Gladiator (2000 #4 Box Office and Oscar Nominee)

Bechdel-Wallace Test

1. Does the movie have at least two named female characters?
   • No.  The only named female character is Lucilla.
2. Do the female characters talk to each other on-screen?
   • N/A
3. Does their conversation revolve around something other than a man?
   • N/A

Please leave your comments below on whether you agree or disagree with my assessment.

Further Analysis

1. Does the movie have at least one female employed behind-the-scenes in a position of power (director, executive producer, producer, or writer)?
   • Yes.  Laurie MacDonald is back as an executive producer.
2. Are the named female characters in leading or supporting roles?
   • Lucilla is a leading character.
3. How important is the female-female conversation to the overall plot?
   • N/A

 

Final Verdict: