Follow Russell Crowe's character, a once-powerful Roman General, as he seeks retribution against the evil emperor who brutally took the lives of his loved ones and forced him into servitude. This epic tale of perseverance and justice, directed by Ridley Scott, was written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. Alongside Crowe, this cast includes Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen, making Gladiator (2000) an unmissable masterpiece.