The Most Successful R-Rated Movies Of All Time

Gladiator

Gladiator wasn\\’t only commercially successful. It also set trends and influenced culture, particularly with the use of swords and sandals in a historical setting. Since its release in 2000, Gladiator grossed over $457 million in the box office worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2020.

gladiator

The movie featured stars like Joaquin Phoenix and Russel Crowe, among others, in a storyline that dealt with a freedman who wanted to avenge his family and the emperor who was murdered. From Academy Awards to British academy film awards, this movie gained widespread recognition.

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