The 13th Warrior (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, The 13th Warrior is an action, adventure and history film directed by John McTiernan, running about 102 minutes. “Prey for the living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland, Ahmad ibn Fadlan finds himself in the company of Vikings. While the behavior of the Norsemen initially offends ibn Fadlan, the more cultured outsider grows to respect the tough, if uncouth, warriors. During their travels together, ibn Fadlan and the Vikings get word of an evil presence closing in, and they must fight the frightening and formidable force, which was previously thought to exist only in legend.
Who’s in it. The 13th Warrior stars Antonio Banderas as Ahmad Ibn Fadlān, Diane Venora as Queen Weilew, Dennis Storhøi as Herger the Joyous and Vladimir Kulich as Buliwyf the Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The 13th Warrior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $61.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 13th Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 13th Warrior tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 13th Warrior (1999)?
- In US, The 13th Warrior is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 13th Warrior worth watching?
- The 13th Warrior holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 13th Warrior?
- The 13th Warrior stars Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich and Omar Sharif.
- When was The 13th Warrior released?
- The 13th Warrior was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.