The Ridley Scott-directed picture walked away with numerous accolades, such as winning five Academy Awards (with Crowe taking home the Best Actor trophy) and being nominated in seven other categories (including Phoenix for Best Supporting Actor).
Besides being the site where Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe’s friendship was born, Gladiator also ended up being one of 2000’s most successful movies.
Commercially, it walked away with over $460 million worldwide off a $103 million budget, and it shined even brighter with regard to critical reception.