Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator 2 isn't exactly historically accurate, but parts of it are based on a true story.

A fair few main characters in Gladiator II are inspired by real-life historical figures, like Connie Nielsen's Lucilla and Paul Mescal's Lucius.

So, if your kid asks you to take them to “Gladiator II,” here’s what you should know. “Gladiator II” is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for “for strong bloody violence,” per IMDB. After seeing it,

Gladiator 2 debuted in theaters 24 years after the first movie, taking the audience back to that world of swords and sandals and “strength and honor.” Set 16 years after the death of Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe),