Gladiator Cast Age: How Old All The Actors Were In The Movie

Gladiator featured a large ensemble cast of men (and one woman) who brought the story of General Maximus Decimus Meridius (a fictional character), Emperor Commodus (a real figure), and Ancient Rome to life during the two-and-a-half-hour movie. The 2000 epic historical film was directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. The movie was highly successful following its release — it grossed over $503 million worldwide and won five Academy Awards (including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe). Twenty-three years after its premiere, Gladiator is still considered one of the best films of its kind (meaning epic historical dramas).