--- product_id: 49506208 title: "Gladiator [DVD]" price: "£6.28" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49506208-gladiator-dvd store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Gladiator [DVD] **Price:** £6.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gladiator [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** £6.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49506208-gladiator-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Drawing its inspiration from Anthony Mann's 'The Fall of the Roman Empire' (1964) and Stanley Kubrick's 'Spartacus' (1960), Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning take on the Roman epic lavishes the genre with the very latest in computer-generated effects technology. After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) betrays the Emperor's beloved General Maximus (Russell Crowe) and takes the throne for himself. Maximus is sold as a slave and then trained as a gladiator, keeping himself strong with thoughts of revenge. Eventually he is taken to the Colosseum, where he prepares to fight in a contest presided over by the corrupt Commodus. Will he suffer the ultimate humiliation and die for the entertainment of his enemy or will he survive the rigors of the arena and find a way of exacting his revenge? desertcart.co.uk Review A big-budget summer epic with money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects. While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the proceedings appropriately "classical"), but it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility. Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen); Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator, worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero! --Mark Englehart Review: A good film - Bought in advance of the sequel Review: DVD - Easy to play, Easy viewing, good product. Dramatic ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00030ERII | | Actors | Russel Crowe | | Aspect Ratio | Unknown | | Audio Description: | None | | Best Sellers Rank | #75,481 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #5,825 in Kids & Family DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (604) | | Director | Ridley Scott | | Dubbed: | Italian, Spanish | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 5050582069259 | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Full Screen, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.59 x 7.48 inches; 2.82 ounces | | Release date | October 21, 2008 | | Run time | 2 hours and 51 minutes | | Studio | 20th Century Fox | | Subtitles: | English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Feature|Drama - **Format:** PAL - **Contributor:** Connie Nielsen, David Schofield, Derek Jacobi, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Omid Djalili, Richard Harris, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Tomas Arana - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 28 minutes - **Studio:** Universal Pictures ## Images ![Gladiator [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rBfaUlWVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good film *by T***S on 8 October 2025* Bought in advance of the sequel ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DVD *by R***T on 22 September 2025* Easy to play, Easy viewing, good product. Dramatic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant film *by A***R on 19 February 2026* A classic with some great actors and acting throughout. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gladiator [DVD] - Gladiator II - Conclave --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49506208-gladiator-dvd](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49506208-gladiator-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*