The Warriors Gate
Seen it?2016 | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
After a mysterious chest opens a gateway through time, teen gamer Jack is transported to an ancient empire terrorized by a cruel barbarian king. Jack will need all of his gaming skills as he battles to defeat the barbarian, protect a beautiful princess, and somehow find his way back home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthias Hoene
- Uriah SheltonJack
- Ni NiSu Lin
- Dave BautistaArun
- Mark Chao You-tingZhoo
- Francis Ng Chun-yuWizard
- Kara Wai Ying-hungMountain Spirit
- Sienna GuilloryAnnie
- Dakota DaulbyTravis
- Ron SmoorenburgBlack Knight
- Eva DaySales Girl