Almost 25 years since it first released, you’d be hard-pressed to find a historical action movie better than Gladiator. With a sequel on the way, it’s a fine time to revisit the hard-hitting movie, and right now, you can grab a 4K Blu-ray of it from Amazon for $30. This is a new reprint of Gladiator that comes with a sharp steelbook cover, and it’ll be available to purchase starting November 12.
Released back in 2000, Gladiator starred Russell Crowe as Maximus: a man robbed of his name, honor, and dignity by the scheming son of the emperor, Commodus. Hellbent on having his vengeance against Commodus for the murder of his family–in this life or the next–Maximus is forced to fight in the gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome as he seeks his freedom.
Like other 4K Blu-ray releases, you’ll be getting a second copy of the film on a standard Blu-ray disc and a digital streaming code to redeem. It’s worth noting that you can watch the film in either its original theatrical cut or the unrated version that includes several extra-gory scenes. For the special features, you’re getting the following:
- Audio commentary by Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe
- The Scrolls of Knowledge feature
- Deleted scenes with select commentary tracks by Ridley Scott
- Visions from Elysium feature
- Strength and honor: Creating the world of Gladiator
- Image and design: Storyboard, costume design, and photo galleries
- Abandoned sequences
- The Aurelian Archives: My Gladiator Journey by Spencer Treat Clark
Gladiator was a huge critical and commercial hit on release, grossing $465.4 million worldwide during its theatrical run. At the Academy Awards, it took home five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe’s performance. Its sequel, Gladiator 2, will hit theaters on November 15 and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington.
For a few more Blu-ray preorders, there are several other classic movies you can look forward to soon. Just in time for its 40th anniversary, there’s a new 4K version of The Terminator on the way, and a very-limited-edition release of the first two Blair Witch movies arrives in November. For something more wholesome, you can also grab seasons 1-3 of the hit animated series Bluey.
