Gladiator was a popular movie that appeared in 2000, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. It was nominated for a number of Academy Awards including:
- Academy Award for Best Actor (won)
- Academy Award for Best Picture (won)
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Academy Award for Visual Effects (won)
- Academy Award for Costume Design (won)
- Academy Award for Best Sound (won)
His father, emperor Marcus Aurelius appears in the film as a character played by Richard Harris.
The sound track was composed by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard.