Who is Maximus in Gladiator?

Honorable Roman general betrayed by Commodus, becomes a gladiator seeking revenge.

Who plays Maximus in Gladiator?

Maximus is played by Russell Crowe.

Maximus's abilities include master swordsmanship, military command, hand-to-hand combat, tactical leadership, endurance.

Maximus has 11 mapped relationships in Gladiator. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: military personnel, gladiator. Hair Color: Black hair. Manner of Death: Homicide.

Maximus — related — Lucilla (Connie Nielsen)
Maximus — related — Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris)
Maximus — Power Successor — Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris)
The wise emperor designates Maximus as his political heir to restore the Republic.
Maximus — Conflict Arch Enemy — Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix)
The corrupt emperor who orders Maximus's execution and becomes his primary target for revenge.
Maximus — Conflict Captor — Slave Trader (Omid Djalili)
The merchant who captures the wounded Maximus and strips him of his freedom.
Maximus — Professional Trainer — Proximo (Oliver Reed)
Former gladiator who trains Maximus and guides his path to victory.
Maximus — Social Close Friend — Juba (Djimon Hounsou)
A loyal Carthaginian gladiator who forms a deep bond with Maximus in captivity.
Maximus — Social Close Friend — Hagen (Ralf Moeller)
A Germanic gladiator who fights alongside Maximus and shares his camaraderie.
Maximus — Romantic Former Lover — Lucilla (Connie Nielsen)
Maximus and Lucilla share a past romantic relationship that complicates their alliance.
Maximus — Alliance Co-Conspirator — Gracchus (Derek Jacobi)
Gracchus partners with Maximus to orchestrate the overthrow of Commodus.
Maximus — Professional Former Orderly — Cicero (Tommy Flanagan)
Cicero serves as Maximus's loyal messenger and former subordinate.