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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
315K
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Ben Kingsley, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
Set in medieval Persia, a rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) joins a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) in an effort to prevent a dark force from obtaining an ancient dagger that allows its handler to rule the world.
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A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.

  • Director
    • Mike Newell
  • Writers
    • Boaz Yakin
    • Doug Miro
    • Carlo Bernard
  • Stars
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Ben Kingsley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    315K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,907
    416
    • Director
      • Mike Newell
    • Writers
      • Boaz Yakin
      • Doug Miro
      • Carlo Bernard
    • Stars
      • Jake Gyllenhaal
      • Gemma Arterton
      • Ben Kingsley
    • 537User reviews
    • 267Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations total

    Videos32

    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Trailer #2
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    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- Trailer #1
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    "Dagger Battle" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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    "Dagger Battle" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    "Kiss Me, Then Kill Me" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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    "Kiss Me, Then Kill Me" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "Sneak Attack"
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    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "Sneak Attack"

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    Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Dastan
    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • Tamina
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Nizam
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Sheik Amar
    Steve Toussaint
    Steve Toussaint
    • Seso
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Garsiv
    Richard Coyle
    Richard Coyle
    • Tus
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • King Sharaman
    Reece Ritchie
    Reece Ritchie
    • Bis
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    • Hassansin Leader
    Claudio Pacifico
    Claudio Pacifico
    • Hassansin Porcupine
    Thomas DuPont
    Thomas DuPont
    • Hassansin Whip Man
    Dave Pope
    • Hassansin Giant Scimitar
    Domonkos Párdányi
    Domonkos Párdányi
    • Hassansin Double-Bladed Halberd
    • (as Domonkos Pardanyi)
    Massimiliano Ubaldi
    • Hassansin Long Razor
    • (as Massimilano Ubaldi)
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    • Hassansin Grenade Man
    • (as Furdik Vladimir)
    Christopher Greet
    • Regent of Alamut
    William Foster
    • Young Dastan
    • Director
      • Mike Newell
    • Writers
      • Boaz Yakin
      • Doug Miro
      • Carlo Bernard
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews537

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    7jeethususanvarghese

    Enthralling watch!!!!

    I liked the way Gyllenhaal played the role of Dastan. There is a charm to him that renders the movie a pleasure to watch. He's got style. Go for it people. Whatever the critics say it has got magic in it to my want to see it again and be awed. It's a joy to watch Dastan in action. Take it from me .....it couldn't have been better.
    8acebreaoeva

    Surprisingly Good

    I've never played the Prince of Persia games, but this movie wants me to try one of the games. The movie is very good and the visuals are stunning.
    7r96sk

    Enough to like

    Never played the video game, but I enjoyed this film suitably.

    It has flaws, though there's enough to like about 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'. I rate Jake Gyllenhaal as an actor, while I don't think he's perfect for this role I did enjoy his performance all in all. The special effects are neat, especially for the dagger. The support cast are satisfactory, Alfred Molina being the standout behind Gyllenhaal.

    The premise is a pretty fascinating one, but I don't feel there is enough there for a near 2hr production. It felt, a number of times, that the story was going round in circles and overextending itself in order to fill the run time, there are many times where 'A' runs from 'B', 'B' finds 'A' instantly, 'A' gets away. In many different guises, but it kept happening.

    Could've been far greater, but I still come away from viewing this fairly positively.
    6barhoom555

    entairtaining and enjoyable.

    Was the movie good? actually yes!! I truly enjoyed this persian wonderful and magical adventure. you will hold your breath while you watch it, you will be thrilled and certainly you will enjoy it. this movie is the good choice to make if you want to entertain your self. Disney people made a beautiful summer movie based on a video game. the direction, graphic, and the acting was good, but the story is not that strong, they could've made it better by adding more deepness to the Characters and the plot, you will enjoy this movie but you will not be touched by it because of it's Shallowness.The Prince Of Persia is an imperfect movie, but an enjoyable one. And you're gonna like it. :D
    8thefilmgourmet

    It was entertaining and fun

    First of all when I read some of the reviews about this movie all my excitement was drained but I went to see it anyway. What do you now, the movie was great. It was fun, had a lot of action in it, the CGI was nice (excecpt few scenes in the beginning). I thought acting was nice Gyllenhaal (prince) and Arterton (Princess) did a good job in my opinion. As a fun of the game; the script wasn't entirely accurate just like most of the movies based on games but it didn't stray too far either. OK it was not the perfect movie but it was something that I would go and watch its sequel.

    Overall I enjoyed myself and I believe if you go open minded you will enjoy yourself too.

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    • Trivia
      In this movie, characters are prominently seen handling apples and pomegranates. Pomegranates were considered the "original" apples, and were symbols of strength to the Persian armies.
    • Goofs
      Hashshashins/Assasins (Hassasins in the movie) order was established in Islamic Persia at around 1100 AD. The world in the movie is not yet aware of Islam.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Tamina: How can I trust the man who breached the walls of my city?

      Prince Dastan: Well, I'm starting to think I'm no longer the same man who breached those walls.

      Tamina: That's a short time for a man to change so much.

      Prince Dastan: Perhaps.

      Tamina: It sounds as if you've discovered something here.

      Prince Dastan: And what might that be?

      Tamina: A new spiritual awareness.

      Prince Dastan: Destiny.

      Tamina: Yes, exactly.

      Prince Dastan: I believe we make our own destiny, Princess.

      Tamina: You have an unfortunate lack of curiosity.

      Prince Dastan: No doubt one of my many flaws.

      Tamina: Please don't mock me, Prince.

      Prince Dastan: Oh, I hardly think we know each other well enough for that, Princess, but I look forward to the day that we do.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Michael Jackson's This Is It/The House of the Devil/Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      I Remain
      Written by Alanis Morissette and Mike Elizondo

      Strings Arranged by Bruce Fowler

      Produced by Mike Elizondo

      Performed by Alanis Morissette

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney (United States)
      • Disney+
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El príncipe de Persia - Las arenas del tiempo
    • Filming locations
      • Marrakech, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $90,759,676
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,095,259
      • May 30, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $336,365,676
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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