Desert Warrior
Seen it?2026 | 127 min | History, War, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. If you loved The Woman King or The Last of the Mohicans, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 7th-century Arabia, Princess Hind becomes a warrior to defy the ruthless Emperor Kisra. Forged into a warrior and aided by legendary bandit Hanzala, Hind unites warring tribes for a last stand—the historic Battle of Dhi Qar—that will change history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$742K worldwide on a $150 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 664K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rupert Wyatt
- Anthony MackieHanzala
- Aiysha HartPrincess Hind
- Sami BouajilaHani
- Sharlto CopleyJalabzeen
- Ben KingsleyEmperor Kisra II
- Ghassan MassoudKing Numan
- Lamis AmmarMedicine Woman
- Ramsey FaragallahIbn Qabisah
- Saïd BoumazougheSamir
- Younes BouabAasif