One of the most legendary action movies of all time is now free to str…

If there’s one film genre that’s always easy to convince my friends and family to watch on movie night, it’s action. But what makes a great action movie isn’t just its high-octane set pieces. It also needs characters with depth, people you can connect with, and a story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of excellent action movies to choose from. There are blockbusters like Top Gun, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Skyfall, and John Wick, as well as classics such as The Longest Day and Seven Samurai.

I’ve watched all of those films more times than I can count and love every one of them. But there’s one action movie that arrived at the turn of the century that’s widely regarded not only as one of the greatest action films ever made, but also one of the finest historical epics. The film I’m talking about is Gladiator.

Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator was released in 2000 and follows the story of Maximus, a respected Roman general who is betrayed by the new emperor of Rome, Commodus, losing his family, his status, and nearly his life in the process. Forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator, Maximus rises through the arena with a desire to avenge his family and bring justice to Rome.

Gladiator is elevated by its phenomenal cast, featuring Russell Crowe as Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Oliver Reed as Proximo, and Connie Nielsen as Lucilla.

And fortunately, if you’ve never seen Gladiator, or it’s simply been a while since you last watched it, now is the perfect opportunity to revisit it, as the movie has just been added to this free streaming service.

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Gladiator is now available on Pluto TV

You can stream this historical epic for free with ads

Every month, Pluto TV adds hundreds of new free movies and shows to its service, and among its latest additions for June is Gladiator.

This means you can stream Gladiator in its entirety for free on Pluto TV, with the only caveat being that you’ll have to watch a few ads during the movie, given that Pluto TV is a free ad-supported streaming service.

However, if you’d prefer an ad-free experience, Gladiator is available on Paramount+ without ads, but you’ll need to pay for the Premium subscription. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to add Gladiator to your physical media collection, you can pick up the film in 4K Ultra HD from Amazon for $20.

Pluto TV has a lot more to offer

Some of the Indiana Jones movies are streaming for free

If Gladiator doesn’t pique your interest, Pluto TV has hundreds of other movies and TV shows you can stream for free, including the first four Indiana Jones movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Top Gun: Maverick is also currently streaming for free on Pluto TV, in addition to Mission: Impossible. If you’re looking for something more dramatic, Good Will Hunting, The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), and Catch Me If You Can (2002) have also recently been added to Pluto TV.