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Desert Warrior

2026 · 127 min

A sweeping, sand-swept historical epic that feels grand but uneven, with earnest speeches and battle spectacle outweighing character depth.

Directed by
Rupert Wyatt
Genres
History, War, Action
Starring
Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sami Bouajila
Tagline
One warrior must unite them all.
Overview
In 7th-century Arabia, Princess Hind becomes a warrior to defy the ruthless Emperor Kisra. Forged into a warrior and aided by legendary bandit Hanzala, Hind unites warring tribes for a last stand—the historic Battle of Dhi Qar—that will change history.

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  • Disney Plus
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Rupert Wyatt
Genres
History, War, Action
Starring
Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sami Bouajila
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • rebellion
  • power
  • freedom
  • betrayal
Places
  • wilderness
  • big city
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
history, war, action
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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