Russell Crowe as Maximus reveals his true identity and gives one of the most iconic speeches in movie history. What is Gladiator about? Gladiator (2000) - Synopsis: Commodus takes over power and demotes Maximus, one of the preferred generals of his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius. As a result, Maximus is relegated to fighting till death as a gladiator. Watch The Full Movie Here: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/gladiator Welcome to Screen Bites. The ultimate place for cross overs, mashups, clips, trailers, exclusives behind the scenes, singalongs and so much more! There's nowhere else like this for film fans on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4VaK5rjEZb5rfU-nptTvw #Gladiator #RussellCrowe #RidleyScott #JoaquinPhoenix #Oscars #AcademyAwards