Much has been said about Russell Crowe 's absence from the new Gladiator sequel. The actor, now 60, won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2001 for his performance in the first film as Maximus, a former ...

24 years ago, Russell Crowe became a legend in the arena in Gladiator. Here's why the movie has stood the test of time.

Gladiator II is an indirect sequel to the first Gladiator. It follows Lucius, the nephew of the previous movie's antagonist, Commodus (played by Joker star Joaquin Phoenix).

Gladiator, Russell Crowe’s Oscar-winning film, leaves Netflix next month. Don’t miss your chance to watch this epic masterpiece.

The original plan for Gladiator 2 did indeed envision Russell Crowe returning as his iconic character Maximus, but it was far beyond the reach of any viewer’s imagination.

EXCLUSIVE: Here are your first look images of Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Daniel MacPherson (Foundation) in martial-arts movie Beast In Me, which is in production in Australia and ...

And he goes, ‘just a little less snot.’ Though the stories about Russell Crowe’s alleged Gladiator script contributions have been debunked, inspired scenes like this still live on.

Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott on the 2000 movie’s set. ©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection Despite the drama, “Gladiator” won five Academy Awards — including Best Picture.

During the ‘Gladiator II’ premiere, Denzel Washington experienced an awkward encounter with King Charles III. "Gladiator" star Russell Crowe is helping his friend in an effort to save his leg.