Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes look at the life-and-death struggles of modern-day gladiators and those who lead them.
Scores
Overall Score
83.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
86.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
89.6%
Review Aggregate
63.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 52% of 116 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, action-packed, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyaction-packedvisually strikingstylizedsuspensefulrealisticcharacter-drivengritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Pacino | 1999 | $3,175,000 | $5,978,000 | (est) |
| Cameron Diaz | 1999 | $1,954,000 | $3,680,000 | (est) |
| Dennis Quaid | 1999 | $1,471,000 | $2,771,000 | (est) |
| James Woods | 1999 | $1,203,000 | $2,265,000 | (est) |
| Jamie Foxx | 1999 | $1,029,000 | $1,938,000 | (est) |
| LL Cool J | 1999 | $906,000 | $1,705,000 | (est) |
| Matthew Modine | 1999 | $813,000 | $1,531,000 | (est) |
| Charlton Heston | 1999 | $741,000 | $1,394,000 | (est) |
| Ann-Margret | 1999 | $682,000 | $1,284,000 | (est) |
| Aaron Eckhart | 1999 | $633,000 | $1,193,000 | (est) |
| John C. McGinley | 1999 | $593,000 | $1,116,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count126
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes129,539
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $75,530,830 | $142,221,024 |
| International | 1999 | $24,700,000 | $46,508,946 |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $100,230,830 | $188,729,970 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $47,645,415 | $89,714,090 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $28,009,000 | $52,739,638 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $36,201,000 | $68,164,792 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $18,882,708 | $35,555,256 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $130,738,122 | $246,173,776 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $55,000,000 | $103,562,430 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $24,479,000 (est) | $46,092,813 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $10,459,000 | $19,693,808 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $5,649,000 | $10,636,803 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $8,250,000 | $15,534,365 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $103,837,000 | $195,520,220 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $26,901,122 | $50,653,557 |
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