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Gladiator (2000)

Directed by Ridley Scott · Cinematography by John Mathieson

R155 min80 frames

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Gladiator (2000) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room with dark surroundings and glowing indistinct highlights. A woman with wavy hair and teary…Gladiator (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit tent interior features two men huddled closely together. The man on the right leans forward to…Gladiator (2000) movie still: wide — A vast rolling wheat field stretches toward a dirt path in the distance. A man wearing leather armor stands in…Gladiator (2000) movie still: establishing — A sprawling ancient Roman plaza features a massive central amphitheater and rows of soldiers. Several…Gladiator (2000) movie still: closeup — A field of mature golden wheat fills the frame under soft natural lighting. A single human hand reaches down…Gladiator (2000) movie still: closeup — A dark stone room is lit primarily by an open hearth fire. A man with short dark hair looks toward the…Gladiator (2000) movie still: wide — A Roman military encampment features large canvas tents with banners and metal standards. A man in ancient…Gladiator (2000) movie still: medium — A stone terrace features ornate pedestals topped with urns and bouquets of white lilies. A woman looks across…Gladiator (2000) movie still: wide — A dense pine forest is filled with thick, amber-colored smoke and bright, explosive fire. Several arrows are…Gladiator (2000) movie still: closeup — A dark, candlelit military tent provides a backdrop for a conversation between two men. The primary subject…Gladiator (2000) movie still: wide — A Roman military tent is furnished with draped fabrics, stone busts, and wooden furniture. An elderly man rests…Gladiator (2000) movie still: closeup — A man in fur and armor stands outdoors in a dim, muted environment. He stares ahead with a stoic expression…Gladiator (2000) movie still: closeup — A woman stands against a clear, bright blue sky in an outdoor setting. She looks down with tears visible in…Gladiator (2000) movie still: wide — A dense pine wood is covered in a light dusting of snow during daytime. One rider on horseback moves through…Gladiator (2000) movie still: establishing — A dark, hilly battlefield at night is illuminated by a row of burning trees. Hundreds of armored…Gladiator (2000) movie still: fullbody — A military encampment features rows of heavy canvas tents on a gravel ground surface. A man in Roman armor…
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What is Gladiator about?

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Where can you watch Gladiator?

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What does the cinematography of Gladiator look like?

Across 80 sampled frames, Gladiator builds its coverage from close-ups (43% of the sample), with medium shots (24%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer John Mathieson keeps 48% of it in soft, low-key light. 43% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 68% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Gladiator?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Gladiator (2000) are #312d2b, #4b3729, #251912, #534f4f, #16120f, #d5d3cd — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #312d2b
  • #4b3729
  • #251912
  • #534f4f
  • #16120f
  • #d5d3cd

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