Name: Gladiator
Start: 2026-02-25T18:30:00-08:00
Location: Numerica Performing Arts Center

MONTHLY MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN FROM THE YEAR 2000

Presenting Sponsor: Peter Smytheman & Kate Evans

Starring: Russel Crowe & Joaquin Phoenix
Rated R for intense, graphic combat
Run Time: 2h 35m
Tickets: $3
Popcorn, snacks, beer, wine, cider, and more available!

Set against the sprawling backdrop of the Roman Empire at its peak, this epic historical drama follows the tragic fall and determined rise of a once-revered general. Betrayed by a corrupt prince who seizes the throne, the soldier is stripped of his rank, his family, and his freedom, eventually finding himself sold into slavery. Forced to fight for his life in provincial arenas, he channels his grief and military prowess into becoming a celebrated warrior of the crowds. His journey ultimately leads him back to the capital's grandest coliseum, where he seeks to avenge his lost loved ones and defy the tyrannical new emperor in a battle that transcends mere spectacle.