The 13th Warrior
Seen it?1999 | 103 min | Adventure, History, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$160 million worldwide on a $120 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 337K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John McTiernan
- Antonio BanderasAhmed Ibh Fahdlan
- Diane VenoraQueen Weilew
- Dennis StorhøiHerger (Joyous)
- Vladimir KulichBuliwyf
- Omar SharifMelchisidek
- Anders T. AndersenWigliff (King's Son)
- Richard BremmerSkeld (Superstitious)
- Tony CurranWeath (Musician)
- Mischa HaussermanRethel (Archer)
- Neil MaffinRoneth