Gladiator (1992)
Kernel Score: 87% · 383 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1992-03-06
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Gladiator
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Gladiator parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Gladiator (1992) is an R-rated drama centered on illegal underground boxing and racial tension.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features brutal underground boxing matches, street fights, and racially charged confrontations where punches can be lethal.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rowdy Herrington
Cast
- James Marshall as Tommy Riley
- T.E. Russell as Spits (Leroy)
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Abraham Lincoln Haines
- Robert Loggia as Pappy Jack
- Brian Dennehy as Jimmy Horn
- Ossie Davis as Noah
- Cara Buono as Dawn
- Richard Lexsee as Father in Park
- John Heard as John Riley
- Jon Seda as Romano
Gladiator FAQ
Is Gladiator good?
Gladiator has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 383 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gladiator?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gladiator OK for kids?
Gladiator is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Gladiator (1992) is an R-rated drama centered on illegal underground boxing and racial tension.
What movies are like Gladiator?
If you liked Gladiator, try Raging Bull, The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby and Rocky.