The 13th Warrior
“Prey for the living.”
Synopsis
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.
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The 13th Warrior (1999) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-07
Top Cast
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Antonio Banderas
Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan
Diane Venora
Queen Weilew
Dennis Storhøi
Herger (Joyous)
Vladimir Kulich
Buliwyf
Omar Sharif
Melchisidek
Anders T. Andersen
Wigliff (King's Son)
Richard Bremmer
Skeld (Superstitious)
Tony Curran
Weath (Musician)
Mischa Hausserman
Rethel (Archer)
Neil Maffin
Roneth
Asbjørn 'Bear' Riis
Halga (Wise)
Clive Russell
Helfdane (Fat)
Daniel Southern
Edgtho (Silent)
Oliver Sveinall
Haltaf (Boy)
Sven Wollter
King Hrothgar
Albie Woodington
Hyglak (Quarrelsome)
John DeSantis
Ragnar (Dour)
Erick Avari
Caravan Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.51x
-$58.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Lewis, William Wisher
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The 13th Warrior
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Danish, English, Latin, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $120M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.7M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Crichton/McTiernan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McTiernan
Warren Lewis, William Wisher, Michael Crichton
Jerry Goldsmith
Peter Menzies Jr.
John Wright
Ned Dowd, Andrew G. Vajna, John McTiernan, Ethan Dubrow, Michael Crichton
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Lewis
Screenplay
John McTiernan
Director
Brent Woolsey
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Kirzinger
Stunt Coordinator
Ned Dowd
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
John Wright
Editor
Wolf Kroeger
Production Design
John McTiernan
Producer
Michael Crichton
Producer
Peter Menzies Jr.
Director of Photography
William Wisher
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 13th Warrior
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The 13th Warrior?
The 13th Warrior was directed by John McTiernan.
Who stars in The 13th Warrior?
The principal cast of The 13th Warrior includes Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif.
When was The 13th Warrior released and how long is it?
The 13th Warrior was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The 13th Warrior?
The 13th Warrior had a reported production budget of $120M and grossed $61.7M at the worldwide box office (0.51 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The 13th Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 13th Warrior was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The 13th Warrior based on a book or true story?
The 13th Warrior is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Crichton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 13th Warrior?
The 13th Warrior holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).