The 13th Warrior (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The 13th Warrior is a 1999 action adventure film directed by Michael Crichton and John McTiernan, starring Antonio Banderas. It is based on Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $61.7 million worldwide on a $160 million budget. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Directors
- Michael Crichton and John McTiernan
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $160M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 13th Warrior About?
The premise of The 13th Warrior without spoilers, adapted from Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a thrilling adventure, exiled emissary Ibn Fahdlan unexpectedly finds himself joining a group of Norse warriors. They embark on a perilous quest to confront terrifying creatures that are ravaging the land. As they journey into a dark and dangerous territory, Ibn must overcome his fears and learn to fight alongside his new comrades. They face an ancient evil rising from the shadows, and their survival depends on their ability to unite against the relentless threat.
The 13th Warrior Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- viking
- arab
- warrior
- battle
- norseman
- violence
- combat
- mission
- cave
- sword fight
- gore
- middle ages
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- cannibal
- based on novel
- medieval times
- fight
- cannibalism
- horde
- bow and arrow
- viking funeral
- rain
- 10th century
- cave system
- fog
- rampart
- mist
- quest adventure
- quest
- journey
- cannibal tribe
- viking warrior
- caveman
- last stand
- primitive tribe
- hostile tribe
- underground lair
- savage
- caveman tribe
- savage tribe
- love
- epic
- fear
- band of warriors
- forest
- blood
- exile
- voice over narration
- battlefield
- respect
- fish out of water
The 13th Warrior Cast
Antonio Banderas stars in The 13th Warrior. Directed by Michael Crichton and John McTiernan.
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Co-director Michael Crichton -
Co-director John McTiernan
The 13th Warrior Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The 13th Warrior 42 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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The 13th Warrior Plot Summary
What happens in The 13th Warrior from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Before the arrival of the second millennium in 922 A.D., the vibrant city of Baghdad stood out as the pinnacle of civilization. It is within this illustrious backdrop that Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan, portrayed by Antonio Banderas, a gifted poet enjoying a privileged existence, makes a grave mistake when he attempts to woo a married woman. This indiscretion draws the ire of her jealous husband, who happens to be a friend of the Caliph, resulting in Ahmed being dispatched as an ambassador to the far-flung Nordic realm of Tossuk Vlad—a noble yet dubious exile from his beloved city.
Full summary
The whole story of The 13th Warrior, scene by scene
The 13th Warrior Box Office & Budget
The 13th Warrior grossed $61.7 million worldwide on a $160 million budget, 39% of what it cost. $32.7 million came from the US and Canada and $29 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$61.7M
39% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $32.7M
- International
- $29M
- Budget
- $160M
The 13th Warrior Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The 13th Warrior.
How Well Do You Know The 13th Warrior?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The 13th Warrior Also Known As
49 alternative titles, including “The Thirteenth Warrior” and “Le 13è Guerrier”.
- Also known as
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- The Thirteenth Warrior
- Le 13è Guerrier
- O 13º Guerreiro
- O 13 Guerreiro
- Schwarze Nebel
- El guerrero número trece
- El guerrero número 13
- Den 13. kriger
- Il 13 guerriero
- Il 13-esimo guerriero
- Тринадцатый Воин
- 13 Guerreros
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- El guerrero No 13
- El guerrero n 13
- Il tredicesimo guerriero
- 13-й воїн
- 13 воїн
- Vikingové
- Der 13. Krieger
- El guerrero nº 13
- Trzynasty Wojownik
- 第十三个勇士
- 13 воін
- Der 13te Krieger
- Le 13ème Guerrier
- Il 13° guerriero
- O Último Viking
- 13-й воин
- Den 13:e krigaren
- A 13. harcos
- 13. soturi
- 13'üncü Savaşçı
- Ο 13ος Πολεμιστής
- 终极奇兵
- הלוחם ה-13
- Al 13-lea războinic
- O 13° Guerreiro
- Тринадцятий воїн
- Vikingovia
- 13ウォーリアーズ
- 13-ият войн
- 13번째 전사
- Tryliktasis karys
- 終極奇兵
- Trinaesti ratnik
- Chiến Binh Thứ 13
- พลิกตำนานสงครามมรณะ
- 殺戰風雲
- 13. bojevnik
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The 13th Warrior FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The 13th Warrior, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 13th Warrior?
The 13th Warrior runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The 13th Warrior released?
The 13th Warrior was released on August 27, 1999.
Who directed The 13th Warrior?
The 13th Warrior was directed by Michael Crichton and John McTiernan.
More films by Michael Crichton Who is in the cast of The 13th Warrior?
The 13th Warrior stars Antonio Banderas.
How much did The 13th Warrior make at the box office?
The 13th Warrior grossed $61.7 million worldwide ($32.7 million domestic, $29 million international) on a budget of $160 million.
How is The 13th Warrior rated?
The 13th Warrior has 42 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is The 13th Warrior based on a book?
Yes. The 13th Warrior is adapted from Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton.
Does The 13th Warrior have a post-credit scene?
No. The 13th Warrior has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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