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The 13th Warrior (1999)

Film · 1h 43m · Rated R

Action, Adventure

An exiled ambassador finds respect and purpose fighting an ancient evil alongside a band of gritty Vikings.

Epic. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video.

The 13th Warrior parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: strong violence and some strong language.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
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 flagged
It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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

Is The 13th Warrior scary?
Only a little. The 13th Warrior has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The 13th Warrior?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The 13th Warrior rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with strong violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is The 13th Warrior about?

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJohn McTiernan
StarringAntonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif, Anders T. Andersen

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