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Rated US R for violence and bloody images. Princess Hind unites Arabian tribes against a ruthless emperor, and the action grows bloodier as the final battle arrives. Sword and spear kills bring blood spurts, throat-slashing, neck-snapping, poisonings, hyena attacks and an offscreen child branding. Forced concubinage drives the plot; Hind is slapped and threatened with blades, while profanity stays minimal. Best for older teens who already handle historical war violence.
Uplifting themes
Teamwork, honor, and standing up to tyranny sit at the center of Hind's journey Princess Hind and Chief Hani choose courage and protection over submission Introduces the little-known Battle of Dhi Qar, though historians may debate how closely the film follows events
Story (may spoil tone)
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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Violence Large-scale and one-on-one combat with stabbings, throat cuts, neck sna…
Large-scale and one-on-one combat with stabbings, throat cuts, neck snaps, and a long final battle full of bloody casualties
Language Strong language is sparse. Dialogue includes a slur about concubines an…
Strong language is sparse. Dialogue includes a slur about concubines and name-calling during arguments
Sex / nudity Some shirtless men and talk about women being taken as concubines, with…
Some shirtless men and talk about women being taken as concubines, without explicit sex or nudity
Drugs / alcohol Men smoke pipes; date wine appears, and a sleeping draught is mentioned…
Men smoke pipes; date wine appears, and a sleeping draught is mentioned in dialogue
Frightening Hyena attacks, poisonings, arena death matches, and a relentless empero…
Hyena attacks, poisonings, arena death matches, and a relentless emperor create sustained wartime dread
Sexual violence The villain hunts Hind to make her a concubine. She is tackled, slapped…
The villain hunts Hind to make her a concubine. She is tackled, slapped, and held at knifepoint
Child peril / abuse A boy is branded on the neck offscreen
A boy is branded on the neck offscreen
Bullying / discrimination Hind is roughed up and threatened because she refuses the emperor's dem…
Hind is roughed up and threatened because she refuses the emperor's demands
Gore / death / weapons Graphic wounds, blood spurts, gory corpses, and deaths by sword, spear,…
Graphic wounds, blood spurts, gory corpses, and deaths by sword, spear, arrow, animals, and crushing
Dangerous behaviour Stylized sword fighting and arena combat may look exciting despite the…
Stylized sword fighting and arena combat may look exciting despite the R-rated gore
Grief / bereavement Hind's father is executed by elephant after refusing to surrender her.…
Hind's father is executed by elephant after refusing to surrender her. Loss drives her push to unite the tribes
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- The film is loosely based on the real Battle of Dhi Qar—what does it mean when a movie changes history for drama?
- Princess Hind refuses to become a concubine and risks everything for her people. How does her leadership compare with other action heroes you have seen?
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