Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the life of a Roman general who becomes a gladiator after his family is killed.
Apocalypto
Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández
As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.
Why you'll love it
The film depicts the journey of a Mesoamerican tribesman who must escape human sacrifice and rescue his family after the capture and destruction of his village.
300
Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham
In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.
Why you'll love it
The film is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae within the Persian Wars.
Troy
Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom
An adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces.
Why you'll love it
The film is based on Homer's 'Iliad' and depicts the epic battle between the ancient kingdoms of Troy and Sparta.
The Mummy
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah
At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.
Why you'll love it
The film follows an adventurer who accidentally awakens an ancient Egyptian priestess.