Ridley Scott's Gladiator II was released in theaters in India on November 15. Check out this list of some of the best action-adventure movies and series to stream on OTT.
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Last Updated: 06.17 PM, Nov 16, 2024
Gladiator II hit theaters in cinemas in India on November 15. Directed by Ridley Scott, the movie echoes the epic scale of the 2000 original, recapturing the glory of ancient Rome. The sequel focuses heavily on the grand action. The story follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), now called Hanno, who lives as a soldier in Numidia until General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) forces him back into the Roman Empire. Under Macrinus (Denzel Washington), Lucius re-enters the arena. He is driven to challenge young emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn) to fulfill his father Maximus’s vision of a Rome free from slavery.
If you liked Gladiator II and are obsessed with it, then stream the below-mentioned action-adventure movies and series on OTT as well as OTTPlay premium.
Cast: Manu Bennett, Lucy Lawless, Andy Whitfield, Liam McIntyre, Viva Bianca
Creators: Steven S. DeKnight; Sam Raimi
The series follows the life of Spartacus, the gladiator who led a revolt against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans to his treachery and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its finale, the series showed all. The series is set in the Roman Republic around 71 BC, and is full of violence, blood, and sex. The series is worth watching because of its action sequences, riveting plot, spectacular characterization, and more.
Cast: Zach McGowan, Toby Stephens
Creators: Jonathan E. Steinberg; Robert Levine
The action-adventure series is set in the early 18th century, approximately two decades before the events of Treasure Island, during the Golden Age of Piracy. The plot follows a fearsome pirate Captain Flint fighting for the survival of the island of New Providence after West Indies pirates are declared enemies of mankind. The series received immense praise from the viewers as well as critics. The characterization and detailed world-building will make you feel like you are in a pirate world.
Cast: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham
Creators: John Milius, William J. MacDonald, Bruno Heller
The historical drama is set in the 1st century BC, during Ancient Rome's transition from Republic to Empire. It depicts the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire through civil war, political intrigue and assassination and the lives of both the rich and commoners. Rome received positive reviews from the viewers as well as critics. The series was honoured with numerous awards, including four Emmy Awards, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards.
Cast: Kit Harington, Emily Browning, Kiefer Sutherland, Carrie-Anne Moss
Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
The romantic historical film is set in the northern Britannia, 62 AD. In the film, Milo (Kit Harington), a slave-tunred-gladiator, falls in love with Cassia (Emily Browning), a wealthy merchant's daughter. However, the difference in their social status is not the only obstacle to their love; Cassia is engaged to Corvus (Kiefer Sutherland), a corrupt Roman senator. When Mount Vesuvius erupts and rains lava and ash on the town, Milo rushes to save her before everything ends.
Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Rosamund Pike, Toby Kebbell
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Wrath Of The Titans is the sequel to the 2010 film Clash of the Titans. The plot follows ten years after defeating the Kraken, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is living a peaceful life as a fisherman and single father to his young son. Amid this, the gods are losing control of the Titans and their leader Kronos due to humanity's lack of devotion. When Zeus is captured by the Titans, Perseus leads a team to rescue him and save humanity. The movie is worth watching because it highlights Greek mythology with an interesting storyline.