Gladiator (2000)

General Maximus Decimus Meridius is betrayed by Commodus, the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who seizes the throne after murdering his father. Enslaved and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus rises through the ranks in the arena, fueled by his desire for revenge and justice for his murdered family. His skill and defiance make him a hero among the people, setting the stage for a climactic confrontation with Commodus in the Colosseum, where honor and vengeance collide in a dramatic finale.