
Gladiators of Rome
2012 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 5.7
A young student at a gladiator academy in ancient Rome would rather avoid the arena, especially compared to a famous family legacy. But when a new crush sparks his confidence, he teams up with an unlikely group of helpers and trains hard for a chance to prove himself in the Colosseum.
Also known as Not Born To Be Gladiators
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Details
- Original title
- Gladiatori di Roma
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-18
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 94 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (151 votes)
About
If you want a breezy, kid-friendly adventure with jokes, teamwork, and a classic underdog training story, this fits; Not for you if you dislike silly humor or predictable plots like Pinocchio or Spy Cat.
Pros: lighthearted animated humor; energetic training montage; friendly sidekick team | Cons: familiar underdog setup; romance-driven motivation; broad comedy style
Themes
- gladiator
- ancient rome
- 1st century
Cast & crew

Luca Argentero
as Timo (voice)

Laura Chiatti
as Lucilla (voice)

Belén Rodríguez
as Diana (voice)

Massimo Corvo
as Chirone (voice)

Fabrizio De Flaviis
as Cassio (voice)

Enzo Avolio
as Domiziano (voice)

Michele Cucuzza
as Riccone (voice)

Francesco Vairano
as Fabrickius (voice)

Fabrizio Mazzotta
as Mauritius (voice)
- GM
Gianluca Machelli
as Ciccius (voice)
Directed by Iginio Straffi