November 22, 2024
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
November 22, 2024
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Derek Jacobi
Directed by Ridley Scott, rated R, released November 22, 2024. Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome take his home and family.
Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, among others.
Legacy, rage, and honor in the arena — underdogs who fight for more than survival.
Critical response is solid (71% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 82% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 6.6/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Legacy, rage, and honor in the arena — underdogs who fight for more than survival.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
The Tomatometer sits at a just-fresh 71%: many appreciate what works, while others note uneven stretches or familiar plotting. Audiences largely leave satisfied (82% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 6.6/10, reflecting middling-to-positive broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
