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Gladiator

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1992 | 101 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Raging Bull, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight, he's noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing — where punches can kill.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 219K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rowdy Herrington

  • James MarshallTommy Riley
  • T.E. RussellSpits (Leroy)
  • Cuba Gooding Jr.Abraham Lincoln Haines
  • Robert LoggiaPappy Jack
  • Brian DennehyJimmy Horn
  • Ossie DavisNoah
  • Cara BuonoDawn
  • Richard LexseeFather in Park
  • John HeardJohn Riley
  • Jon SedaRomano