Gladiator
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: heavy violence, mild sexual content
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Is "Gladiator" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Gladiator" is "Moderate" (25/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Gladiator" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 94/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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