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Gladiators of Rome

2012 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 5.7

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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

Directed by Iginio Straffi