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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
320K
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POPULARITY
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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
    320K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,471
    330
    • Director
      • Mike Newell
    • Writers
      • Boaz Yakin
      • Doug Miro
      • Carlo Bernard
    • Stars
      • Jake Gyllenhaal
      • Gemma Arterton
      • Ben Kingsley
    • 547User reviews
    • 269Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations total

    Videos32

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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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    Top Cast60

    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
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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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    FAQ3

    • Who is Tamina?
    • Is Nizam the Vizier?
    • Are there any scenes during or after the credits?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 28, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Morocco
      • United Kingdom
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

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

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