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    The Last Days of Pompeii 1935 POSTER

    The Last Days of Pompeii

    1935

    English

    6.4

    5

    38%

    38%

    Adventure

    blacksmith

    christianity

    disaster film

    Drama

    epic

    gladiator

    roman empire

    Ernest B. Schoedsack Ernest B. Schoedsack Director Alan Hale Alan Hale as Burbix John T. Murray John T. Murray as Pilate's Servant Jason Robards Sr. Jason Robards Sr. as Tax Gatherer Edwin Maxwell Edwin Maxwell as The Augur - a Pompeii Official
    In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.
    I guerrieri dell'anno 2072 1984 POSTER

    I guerrieri dell'anno 2072

    1984

    Italian

    4.8

    7

    Action

    distant future

    dystopia

    future sport

    game

    gladiator

    motorcycle

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Lucio Fulci Lucio Fulci Director Fred Williamson Fred Williamson as Abdul Jared Martin Jared Martin as Drake Valéria Cavalli Valéria Cavalli as Susan Lucio Fulci Lucio Fulci as (uncredited)
    In the future, two television networks compete for ratings by producing violent game shows. One network produces a modern day version of the Roman gladiators, only on motorcycles instead of chariots, and uses convicted murderers as the participants, The network decides it needs a champion for this sport, so they frame a constant winner from another game for murder, and place him on the show.
    Barbarian Queen 1985 POSTER

    Barbarian Queen

    1985

    English

    4.2

    14

    40%

    16%

    Action

    Adventure

    barbarian

    Fantasy

    female warrior

    gladiator

    sword and sorcery

    warrior woman

    Héctor Olivera Héctor Olivera Director Lana Clarkson Lana Clarkson as Amethea Marcos Woinsky Marcos Woinsky as Arrakur's Right-Hand Man Katt Shea Katt Shea as Estrild Dawn Dunlap Dawn Dunlap as Taramis
    Set during the days of the Roman Empire. A simple village is raided by Roman troops, and most of the people are whisked off to be slaves or killed. Three women survive and set off to liberate their people. When they arrive at the Roman city, they team up with the local underground to seek vengeance and liberation of the slaves
    Gladiators of Rome 2012 POSTER

    Gladiators of Rome

    2012

    Italian

    5.2

    5

    1st century

    Adventure

    ancient rome

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    gladiator

    Iginio Straffi Iginio Straffi Director Jonathan Keeble Jonathan Keeble as Domitian Stuart Milligan Stuart Milligan as Rich Man John Schwab John Schwab as Timo Fabrizio Bucci Fabrizio Bucci as (voice)
    A new hero is born in this hilarious, animated adventure of epic proportions! Timo, a student at the Gladiators? Academy in Rome, has no desire to become a legendary gladiator like his stepfather. That is, until the mesmerizing Lucilla walks into his life. With the help of an unlikely band of sidekicks, Timo is determined to be the gladiator of her dreams and embarks on an action-packed journey to become the Colosseum?s first victor!
    The Twelve Tasks of Asterix 1976 POSTER

    The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

    1976

    French

    7.7

    14

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    cartoon

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    gladiator

    magic

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    village

    René Goscinny René Goscinny Director Sean Barrett Sean Barrett as Asterix / Caius Tiddlius George Baker George Baker as Mercury John Ringham John Ringham as Old Man of the Mountains / Doorman of the Place That Sends You Mad / Vitalstatistix / Senator #1 / Senator #2 / Head of Filing Systems and Material Not Yet Coordinated / Jupiter John Bennett John Bennett as Vitalstatistix
    Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them "only human".
    Spartacus 2004 POSTER

    Spartacus

    2004

    English

    6.6

    7

    68%

    68%

    Action

    ancient rome

    Drama

    gladiator

    gladiator fight

    History

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    slavery

    Robert Dornhelm Robert Dornhelm Director Henry Simmons Henry Simmons as Draba 2 episodes, 2004 Paul Telfer Paul Telfer as Gannicus 2 episodes, 2004 Richard Dillane Richard Dillane as Julius Caesar 2 episodes, 2004 Rhona Mitra Rhona Mitra as Varinia 2 episodes, 2004
    Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
    The Arena 1974 POSTER

    The Arena

    1974

    English

    24

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient rome

    arrow

    exploitation cinema

    gladiator

    gladiator fight

    sword fight

    Steve Carver Steve Carver Director Antonio Casale Antonio Casale as Lucan Maria Pia Conte Maria Pia Conte as Lucinia Mimmo Poli Mimmo Poli as Man at the Orgy Pietro Ceccarelli Pietro Ceccarelli as Septimus
    Female gladiators fight to the death. Inspired by the story of Spartacus, follow the adventures of a bevy of slave girls who, upon finding themselves thrust into the gladiator ring, mount a vicious rebellion to fight their way to freedom.
    The Three Stooges Meet Hercules 1962 POSTER

    The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

    1962

    English

    6.1

    4

    72%

    72%

    ancient greece

    chariot

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    gladiator

    hercules

    three stooges

    time machine

    Edward Bernds Edward Bernds Director Gene Roth Gene Roth as Captain John Roy John Roy as Contest Spectator Hal Smith Hal Smith as King Theseus Of Rhodes Quinn K. Redeker Quinn K. Redeker as Schuyler Davis
    The Three Stooges manage to crash through the time barrier with their slap-happy antics in this classic feature-length comedy. Larry, Moe, and Curly-Joe are friends of a young scientist, Schuyler Davis, who has created a time machine. Together with Schuyler's girlfriend, Diane, they are all transported back to ancient Ithaca which is ruled by the tyrannical King Odius. The lecherous king promptly takes a liking to Diane and banishes Schuyler and The Stooges to the galleys. When they manage to escape, they begin promoting Schuyler as "Hercules" at local gladiatorial combats - until the real Hercules shows up. But, with their unique "charm," The Stooges convince Hercules to help them rescue Diane. Written by Robert Lynch
    Conan the Destroyer 1984 POSTER

    Conan the Destroyer

    1984

    English

    5.9

    89

    29%

    38%

    Action

    Adventure

    epic

    Fantasy

    fight

    gladiator

    magic

    sword

    swordplay

    Richard Fleischer Richard Fleischer Director Mako Mako as Akiro 'The Wizard' Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan Tracey Walter Tracey Walter as Malak Pat Roach Pat Roach as Man Ape / Toth-Amon
    Conan is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis to safely escort a teen princess and her powerful bodyguard to a far away castle to retrieve the magic Horn of Dagoth. Unknown to Conan, the queen plans to sacrifice the princess when she returns and inherit her kingdom after the bodyguard kills Conan. The queen's plans fail to take into consideration Conan's strength and cunning and the abilities of his sidekicks: the eccentric wizard Akiro, the warrior woman Zula, and the inept Malak. Together the hero and his allies must defeat both mortal and supernatural foes in this voyage to sword-and-sorcery land.
    Pompeii 2014 POSTER

    Pompeii

    2014

    English

    113

    27%

    34%

    Action

    Adventure

    arena

    Drama

    epic

    Fantasy

    gladiator

    gladiator fight

    History

    lava

    natural disaster

    Romance

    Paul W.S. Anderson Paul W.S. Anderson Director Carrie-Anne Moss Carrie-Anne Moss as Aurelia Emily Browning Emily Browning as Cassia Kiefer Sutherland Kiefer Sutherland as Corvus Kit Harington Kit Harington as Milo
    In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
    Conan the Barbarian 1982 POSTER

    Conan the Barbarian

    1982

    English

    6.9

    139

    67%

    74%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    epic

    Fantasy

    fight

    gladiator

    loose adaptation

    magic

    John Milius John Milius Director Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan Donald Gibb Donald Gibb as Osric's Guard Franco Columbu Franco Columbu as Pictish Scout Gerry Lopez Gerry Lopez as Subotai
    A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.
    Asterix Versus Caesar 1985 POSTER

    Asterix Versus Caesar

    1985

    French

    6.8

    10

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    arena

    colosseum

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    gladiator

    hero

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    Gaëtan Brizzi Gaëtan Brizzi Director Patrick Floersheim Patrick Floersheim as Dubious Status Henri Poirier Henri Poirier as Le chef du camp romain / Le Romain au long discours Paul Bisciglia Paul Bisciglia as (voice) Jerry Di Giacomo Jerry Di Giacomo as (voice)
    Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...
    Spartacus 1960 POSTER

    Spartacus

    1960

    English

    7.9

    111

    93%

    87%

    Action

    Adventure

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    gladiator

    gladiator fight

    History

    insurgence

    roman empire

    slavery

    War

    Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick Director Robert J. Wilke Robert J. Wilke as Guard Captain Carleton Young Carleton Young as Herald Michael Masters Michael Masters as Small Role Chuck Hayward Chuck Hayward as Soldier
    The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
    Gladiator II 2024 POSTER

    Gladiator II

    2024

    English

    6.5

    230

    70%

    81%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient rome

    Drama

    epic

    evil tyrant

    gladiator

    roman empire

    sequel

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director Joseph Quinn Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta Pedro Pascal Pedro Pascal as General Acacius Connie Nielsen Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Macrinus
    Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
    Gladiator 2000 POSTER

    Gladiator

    2000

    English

    8.5

    632

    80%

    87%

    Action

    Adventure

    arena

    Drama

    epic

    gladiator

    Romance

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    senate

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus Connie Nielsen Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Russell Crowe Russell Crowe as Maximus João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Roman Soldier
    After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
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