Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time poster

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

Film · 1h 56m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A rogue prince and a mysterious princess race against dark forces to control a dagger that reverses time.

Epic and pulpy. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

How gory is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time about?

A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byMike Newell
StarringJake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Steve Toussaint, Toby Kebbell

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