Movies and TV shows set in arabia
The list contains the best, new and most relevant movies set in arabia ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out exciting, realistic, serious, captivating, stylized and epic films and TV shows about / with desert, arab, battles, heroes, camel, muslim, sword, danger, escapades and horse plots mostly in Adventure, Drama and Romance genres shot in USA, UK, France and other countries.
arabia
TOP 10 movies tagged as arabia: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Lady of Heaven (2021), Queen of the Desert (2015), Aladdin (2019), Theeb (2014), Black Gold (2011), Farouk Omar (2012), A Hologram for the King (2016), The Princess and the Cobbler (1993), The Tattoo Chase (1989).
Best films
List of movies set in arabia
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, War
Country: UK
Duration: 218 min.
Story:
The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological ...
Style:
epic, captivating, breathtaking, visually appealing, factual ...
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
desert, world war one, war, military, british empire, imperialism, historical character, battles, politics, camel, train, islam ...
Time:
1910s, 20th century, 1920s, 1930s
Place:
middle east, saudi arabia, ottoman empire, arabia, africa ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
Two stories separated by 1400 years. After losing his mother in the midst of a war-torn country, an Iraqi child, learns the importance and power of patience by discovering the historical story of Lady Fatima and her suffering.
Style:
controversial
Plot:
isis, medieval, islamic terrorism, angel, islam, religious, terrorism, muslim, freedom, faith, brutality, tragedy ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
syria, arabia, iraq
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA, Morocco
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the twentieth century.
Style:
stylized, captivating, serious, realistic, sincere ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
adventurer, bedouin, head of state, escapades, state affairs, unfulfilled love, political intrigue, englishwoman, stallion, women, politics, love and romance ...
Time:
future, victorian era, 20th century, 1910s, 1890s ...
Place:
persia, middle east, arabia, turkey, tehran iran ...
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
A live-action retelling of the 1992 Disney film of the same name.
Style:
fairy tale, romantic, feel good, entertaining, light ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, pre-teens, chick flick, teens
Plot:
arabian nights, wish fulfillment, aladdin, genie, disney, magic, disney princess, princess, sultan, palace, love, friendship ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
baghdad iraq, arabia, middle east, saudi arabia, iraq
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, UK
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming of age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.
Style:
realistic, captivating, serious, tense, exciting
Plot:
desert, world war one, coming of age, survival, bedouin, boy, escapades, teaching the ways of the world, culture clash, sheik, british soldier, arab ...
Time:
1910s, 20th century, 1920s, year 1916
Place:
jordan, middle east, saudi arabia, africa, arabia ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: France, Italy, Qatar, Tunisia
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The two men agree that neither can lay claim to the area of no man’s ...
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, exciting, feel good ...
Plot:
tribe, desert, sheik, oil, state affairs, muslim, bedouin, political intrigue, parents and children, manipulation, family relations, head of state ...
Time:
1930s, 20th century
Place:
middle east, ottoman empire, arabia
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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Ilsa works for an Arab sheik who enjoys importing females to use as sex slaves.
Style:
sexy, bloody, controversial, art house, erotic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
muslim girl, kidnapping, exploitation, sexual abuse, slave auction, female domination, femdom, women in prison, captive woman, prison, captivity, torture ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
canada, middle east, arabia
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Morocco
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islamic State, before and after he embraces in Islam.
Style:
serious, realistic, christian film, rough
Plot:
koran, muslim, islam, prophet, arab culture, arabic history, family relations, conquering, christian, religious persecution, controversy, jewish ...
Time:
7th century, middle ages
Place:
jerusalem, persia, arabia, egypt
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, France, Germany, Mexico, USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
Style:
melancholic, entertaining, stylized, realistic, light ...
Plot:
business, culture clash, desert, doctor, adaptation, corporation, trust, father daughter relationship, american abroad, employer employee relationship, new job, tumor ...
Time:
future, 1930s, 21st century
Place:
saudi arabia, middle east, california, egypt, arabia ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: UK, USA, Canada
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
It is written among the limitless constellations of the celestial heavens, and in the depths of the emerald seas, and upon every grain of sand in the vast deserts, that the world which we see is an outward and visible dream, of an inward and ...
Style:
experimental, fairy tale, sentimental, anime, funny ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, preschoolers
Plot:
desert, trippy, prophecy, witch, monster, sword and sorcery, king, surrealism, kleptomaniac, thief, gold, goblin ...
Time:
middle ages
Place:
arabia
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
In order to receive an inheritance, Howie Goldman must comb the globe and find a woman with a deposit box number tattooed on her derrière.
Plot:
airport, disguise, hospital, convent, mafia, opera, nun, crocodile, tattoo, mob boss, heir, belly dancer ...
Place:
arabia, havana cuba, rome italy, cuba, africa ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, War
Country: Portugal, France, Italy
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A meditation on civilization. July, 2001: friends wave as a cruise ship departs Lisbon for Mediterranean ports and the Indian Ocean. On board and on day trips in Marseilles, Pompeii, Athens, Istanbul, and Cairo, a professor tells her young daughter ...
Style:
talky, clever, humorous, semi serious, psychological ...
Plot:
family relations, cruise, ship, greek, love and romance, introspection, self discovery, couple relations, legends and myths, couples, parents and children, cruise ship ...
Time:
year 2001, middle ages, 21st century
Place:
mediterranean sea, cairo egypt, jerusalem, middle east, istanbul turkey ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely ...
Style:
erotic, fairy tale, sexy, semi serious, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
arabian nights, sexual promiscuity, oral sex, erection, male nudity, sex slave, erotica, gay, masturbation, kidnapping, master and servant, betrayal ...
Time:
8th century, middle ages
Place:
middle east, arabia, iran, nepal, persia
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Genre: Adventure, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
After their caravan is attacked and their respective families butchered by Arab marauders, teenagers David and Sarah flee across the desert. But the desert is filled with danger from the elements, animals and the unwholesome appetite of the Jackal, ...
Style:
erotic, sexy, serious, captivating, sex comedy ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
young love, exploitation, love and romance, teenager, coming of age, sex scene, nude, love, survival, erotica, age difference, beach ...
Time:
victorian era, 19th century, 1820s
Place:
middle east, arabia
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Genre: Adventure, War
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
Working with a beautiful lady spy, Indiana Jones is assigned to assist the British forces in their attack on the Turkish-occupied town of Beersheba. With a regiment of the Australian Lighthorsemen approaching, Indy must defuse the explosives the ...
Plot:
treasure hunt, archaeologist, battlefield, heroes, battles, adventure hero, villain, infantry, world war one, adventurer, desert, war veteran ...
Time:
1910s
Place:
arabia, egypt
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 207 min.
Story:
The story of prophet "Muhammad" and the delivery of the message of God "Allah".
Style:
epic, cult film
Plot:
koran, prophet, muslim, islam, ancient, religion, historical character, arabic history, historical event, muslim woman, empire, ancient history ...
Time:
middle ages, 7th century
Place:
middle east, sahara, arabia, saudi arabia
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430K
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Princess Jasmine grows tired of being forced to remain in the palace, so she sneaks out into the marketplace, in disguise, where she meets street-urchin Aladdin. The couple falls in love, although Jasmine may only marry a prince. After being ...
Style:
fairy tale, feel good, sweet, humorous, funny ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, girls' night, preschoolers, chick flick ...
Plot:
princess, disney, desert, friendship, genie, love, arabian nights, disney princess, magic, children, unlikely couple, poverty ...
Time:
middle ages, 18th century
Place:
middle east, saudi arabia, sahara, iraq, arabia
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
Arabian Knights is an animated segment of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The series is based on Arabian Nights, a classic work of Middle Eastern literature.
Plot:
arabian nights, wizards, magic, royalty, thief, runaway, desert, strongman, princess, prince, donkey, resistance fighter
Place:
middle east, arabia
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Brazil, France
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos ...
Style:
emotional, serious, rough, bleak, realistic ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
lgbt, gay, nightclub, ambition, transvestism, performer's life, gender bending, society, rise and fall, artists and showbiz, social misfits, life is a bitch ...
Time:
1940s, 1930s, 20th century
Place:
rio de janeiro, brazil, china, arabia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: Malaysia
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Based loosely on the 16th century historical document entitled ‘The Malay Annals’, ’The Chronicles of Merong Mahawangsa’ is an action-packed epic feature film, with mythical characters, magical moments and dazzling visual-effects sequences. ...
Style:
epic, exciting, serious, captivating, suspenseful
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
ancient history, roman empire, heroes, martial arts, battles, state affairs, heroic mission, destiny, tough heroes, wizards and magicians, hopes, master warrior ...
Place:
asia, malaysia, arabia, china
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Country: United Arab Emirates
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, stylized, adult animation, 3d animation ...
Plot:
freedom, dream, heroes, warrior, injustice, legend, greed, overcoming, battles, muslim, ramadan, religion ...
Place:
arabia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
Style:
captivating, exciting, stylized, fairy tale, scenic ...
Plot:
robin hood, medieval, archer, bow and arrow, heroes, archery, thief, sheriff, chase, conspiracy, corrupted ruler, friendship ...
Time:
middle ages
Place:
england, arabia
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Genre: Animation, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
More than fourteen centuries ago, Mecca was filled with gambling, drunkenness, slavery, the mistreatment of women, and greed. The holy Ka'bah was littered with idol gods. Pilgrims came by the thousands to worship them. Quarysh, Mecca's ...
Style:
sincere, serious, realistic, captivating
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
prophet, desert, folk hero, human spirit, self discovery, leadership, obsessive quest, clergy, introspection, good versus evil, hopes, righting the wronged ...
Time:
middle ages, 7th century
Place:
middle east, arabia
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Genre: Drama
Country: Norway, Denmark, Germany
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
When Edvarda arrives at the little Norwegian village, to stay with some family, she find the Lt., Thomas Glahn, very interesting. Soon they fall in love. It's a very passionate relationship, but this leads to problems. Both of them are very ...
Plot:
scandinavian culture, murder, love, infidelity, forest
Place:
norway, arabia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance
Country: Italy
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
A rebel leader returns to his city for a final confrontation with the evil king he is fighting. However, he finds himself attracted to the king's beautiful niece.
Plot:
warrior, dwarf, revolt, gladiator, bow and arrow, swordsman, fight, torture, brawl, harem, raid, wrestling ...
Place:
middle east, arabia
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Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Italy
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Fantasy tale based on the tale of the legendary sailor. Here Sinbad must recover five magical stones to free the city of Basra from the evil spell cast by a wizard. His journey takes him to the isle of the Amazons where the queen tries to capture ...
Style:
semi serious, feel good, stylized, exciting
Audience:
pre-teens, kids, family outing
Plot:
arabian nights, sword and sorcery, sword, wizards and magicians, pirate, warrior, wizards, battles, folk hero, good versus evil, daring rescue, uninhibited rivalry ...
Place:
arabia
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Japan, Australia
Duration: 69 min.
Story:
The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames inside an exploding lava pit, it's up to Aladdin - with ...
Style:
fairy tale, humorous, harsh, sweet, visually appealing ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens, family outing
Plot:
disney, aladdin, imaginary kingdom, disney princess, transformation, desert, talking animals, vengeance, good versus evil, princess, magic, indians ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
middle east, arabia
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Lebanon, Libya, Kuwait, Morocco, UK, Egypt
Duration: 177 min.
Story:
Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed.
Style:
epic, controversial, dramatic, breathtaking, serious ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
muslim, islam, religion, desert, arabic history, religions or cults, prophet, arab, ancient history, caravan, medieval, ancient ...
Time:
7th century, middle ages
Place:
middle east, arabia, ethiopia, united kingdom, egypt ...
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Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
An evil caliph (Christopher Lee) offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to a prince if he can complete a perilous quest for a magical rose. Helped by a young boy and a magic carpet, Prince Hasan (Oliver Tobias), has to overcome genies, fire ...
Style:
feel good, exciting, captivating, light, psychotronic ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
palace, wizards and magicians, friends, imaginary kingdom, good versus evil, supernatural, daring rescue, escapades, heroes, ancient, arabian nights, curses spells and rituals ...
Place:
arabia
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Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Lupin scores a "magic lamp" and finds it does hold a genie. However, the stroke of 7PM strikes, and that is the last thing he remembers. Finding himself in Singapore, Lupin must battle his way past the forces of Colonel Garlic and discover ...
Style:
anime, captivating, semi serious, humorous, exciting ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
memory loss, partners, obsessive quest, criminal heroes, dishonesty, mysterious character, police detective, desert, cons and scams, crime gone awry, master criminal, escapades ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
japan, arabia
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