19 Most passion-driven characters we see in movies

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The Wolf of Wall Street (Image via Red Granite Pictures)
The Wolf of Wall Street (Image via Red Granite Pictures)

19) Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator, 2000)

Gladiator (Image via Universal Pictures)
Gladiator (Image via Universal Pictures)

Maximus lives only for revenge. His entire world is taken from him in an instant, and he dedicates himself to avenging his murdered family. He fights not for survival, but for justice. Every battle, every moment in the arena, is a step toward his goal. His obsession makes Gladiator feel larger than life. His final confrontation with Commodus is not just about winning—it is about restoring honor. Even in death, he leaves nothing unfinished, making his presence unforgettable.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew