Movies like Gladiator II
If Gladiator II's mix of gladiator, roman empire and ancient rome stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Gladiator II's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Gladiator
2000 · Directed by Ridley Scott · 155 min8.2
Why you'll like itAlso directed by Ridley Scott · With Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi · Shares: gladiator, roman empire, ancient rome · Also action and drama
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.
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Kingdom of Heaven
2005 · Directed by Ridley Scott · 144 min7.1
Why you'll like itAlso directed by Ridley Scott · Shares: epic battle · Also drama and action
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
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Ben-Hur
1959 · Directed by William Wyler · 212 min7.9
Why you'll like itShares: roman empire, ancient rome, antiquity · Also drama and adventure
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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Spartacus
1960 · Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 197 min7.5
Why you'll like itShares: gladiator, roman empire, ancient rome · Also drama and adventure
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…
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Diablo
2025 · Directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza · 91 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: fallen hero · Also action and drama · From the same decade (2020s)
Ex-con Kris Chaney seizes the daughter of a Colombian gangster to fulfill a noble promise to the young girl's mother. When her father enlists both the criminal underworld and a psychotic killer to exact his revenge,…
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300
2007 · Directed by Zack Snyder · 117 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: antiquity · Also action and adventure
A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.
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Troy
2004 · Directed by Wolfgang Petersen · 163 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: sword and sandal · Also action and adventure
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy.
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Conan the Barbarian
1982 · Directed by John Milius · 130 min6.8
Why you'll like itShares: gladiator · Also adventure and action
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…
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Life of Brian
1979 · Directed by Terry Jones · 94 min7.8
Why you'll like itShares: roman empire, antiquity
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian…
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The Passion of the Christ
2004 · Directed by Mel Gibson · 127 min7.5
Why you'll like itShares: roman empire, antiquity
A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.