| Al Asouf (2018) | 6.4 | |
| Moawiya (2025) | 6.6 | |
| Isabel (2011) | 8.3 | |
| Aladdin (1994) | 7.3 | |
| The Message (1976) | 8.1 |
Arabic history movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant arabic history movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out historical drama, epic, captivating, period piece, serious and exciting films and TV shows about / with arabic history, arab, medieval, battles, islam, muslim, arab culture, sword, desert and religion plots mostly in Drama, History and War genres shot in USA, UK, Iran and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as arabic history: The Mokhtar Narrative (2010), Farouk Omar (2012), Hussein, Who Said No (2014), The Message (1976), The Lady of Heaven (2021), Arabian Nights (2000), Muhammad: The Messenger of God (2015), Isabel (2011), The Message (1976), Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002).
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List of arabic history movies
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Iran
TV show
Story:
The Mokhtar Narrative is an Epic/History television series directed by Davood Mirbagheri, based on the life of Al-Mokhtar. Over 140 actors were cast in it. Mokhtar Saqafi was a Shiite Muslim leader who sets up a rebellion movement in 686 A.D in the ...
Style:
islamic, captivating, suspense, entertaining
Plot:
arabic history, islam, battles, muslim, medieval, arab culture, arab, fight, fighting the system, political leader, political unrest, political conspiracy ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
persia, middle east, iran
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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:
islamic, serious, realistic, rough, christian film
Plot:
muslim, islam, koran, prophet, arabic history, arab culture, medieval, family relations, conquering, controversy, religious persecution, christian ...
Time:
7th century, middle ages
Place:
persia, jerusalem, arabia, middle east, egypt
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Iran
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
The story of Imam Hossein's battle in Karbala, an unfair war which made one the most important effects in Islam history.
Style:
historical drama, disturbing, tense, suspense, captivating ...
Plot:
arabic history, arab culture, arab, islam, civil war, martyrdom, warrior, fight, historical event, battles, faith, muslim ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
iran
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Lebanon, Libya, Kuwait, Morocco, UK
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, islamic, breathtaking, dramatic ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
muslim, islam, religion, arabic history, desert, arab, faith, prophet, religions or cults, ancient history, religious persecution, caravan ...
Time:
middle ages, 7th century, medieval times, year 1976
Place:
middle east, arabia, rome italy, egypt, ethiopia ...
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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, historical drama
Plot:
islam, angel, isis, arabic history, terrorist, muslim, freedom, religious, terrorism, tragedy, brutality, faith ...
Time:
medieval times, year 2014, 7th century
Place:
syria, arabia, iraq, baghdad iraq
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Germany, Turkey, Jordan, USA
Duration: 88 min.
TV show
Story:
Scheherezade puts herself in danger to save Sultan Schariar, her childhood friend, from the madness that has gripped him since the death of his cheating wife at his own hands.
Style:
epic, exciting, fairy tale, semi serious, humorous ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, pre-teens
Plot:
arabian nights, genie, magic, arabic history, thief, love and romance, good versus evil, heroic mission, vengeance, escapades, rivalry, dishonesty ...
Time:
18th century, 8th century
Place:
middle east
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Iran
Duration: 162 min.
Story:
By the order of King of Habasha Abraha, one of his army commanders charges ahead Mecca to ruin the House of God. He leads thousands of soldiers, horses and elephants all fully equipped. By God’s will in 3km distance from Mecca, in its outskirts ...
Style:
islamic, captivating, serious, sincere, historical drama ...
Plot:
islam, muslim, prophet, religion, arabic history, prophecy, bird attack, battles, family relations, husband wife relationship, idol, slavery ...
Time:
7th century, 6th century
Place:
iran, arabia, middle east, maghreb
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Genre: Biography, History
Country: Spain
Duration: 3038 min.
TV show
Story:
Charting the life of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most important women in Spain’s history, Isabel follows her passionate story from childhood to being crowned Queen. From her political struggles within King Henry IV's court to her ...
Style:
historical drama, serious, period piece, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
royal family, spanish history, queen, royalty, aristocracy, throne, conquering, palace intrigue, heir, unfaithful husband, medieval, historical figure ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, medieval times
Place:
spain, portugal, europe, new mexico
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Libya
Duration: 207 min.
Story:
The story of prophet "Muhammad" and the delivery of the message of God "Allah".
Style:
islamic, cult classic, epic, crying, independent film
Plot:
arabic history, islam, muslim, camel, historical event, prophet, arab, muslim woman, medieval, arab culture, ancient, religion ...
Time:
middle ages, 7th century, 6th century
Place:
middle east, sahara, syria, saudi arabia, 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:
serious, sincere, islamic, captivating, realistic
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
prophet, arabic history, islam, desert, miraculous event, self discovery, human spirit, introspection, obsessive quest, righting the wronged, fighting the system, society ...
Time:
middle ages, ancient times, 7th century
Place:
middle east, arabia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, Germany, Spain, Morocco, USA, Italy, France
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Style:
epic, serious, costume drama, period piece, exciting ...
Audience:
date night, manly, boys' night, adult
Plot:
knight, sword fight, war, medieval, crusade, battles, warrior, siege, muslim, crusader, sword and shield, christianity ...
Time:
middle ages, 12th century, medieval times, ancient times, year 2005 ...
Place:
jerusalem, middle east, palestine, holy land, england ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Musical, Romance
Country: France, Egypt
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgements are not liked by everyone. The caliph's political rivals, ...
Style:
islamic, realistic, serious
Plot:
philosopher, philosophy, arab, writers, religion, arabic history, chess, inquisition, muslim, sociology, time machine, cop ...
Time:
medieval times, middle ages, 12th century
Place:
middle east, spain, europe, andalusia
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: United Arab Emirates, Italy
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:
adult animation, exciting, captivating, stylized, islamic ...
Plot:
arabic history, freedom, heroes, warrior, overcoming, injustice, dream, legend, greed, islam, muslim, battles ...
Place:
arabia
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan, West Germany
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
More than 1200 years ago, the impish Sindbad, a mischievous boy full of curiosity, sneaks into the royal palace to watch the acrobatic performances and learns that a wide world awaits beyond Baghdad. Hearing of the travels of his uncle Captain Ali, ...
Style:
anime, lighthearted, colorful, epic, whimsical
Audience:
kids, family friendly
Plot:
sinbad, arabian nights, magic, folklore, boy hero, sea voyage, quest, bravery, sailing, exploration, monster, ancient ...
Place:
germany
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Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Syria
TV show
Story:
A historical series embodying the character of Al-Zeer Salem, whose story happened in the pre-Islamic era. and presents the events of the Al-Basus War.
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, psychological, epic
Plot:
revenge, muslim, arabic history, warrior, brother brother relationship, arab, war, problem, murder, avenge, vengeance, arab culture ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
syria, arabia
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duration: 47 min.
TV show
Story:
In the wake of the significant societal changes in the 1970s, the life of a Saudi family is turned upside down after sheltering a baby found at the mosque.
Style:
historical drama, family saga, captivating, disturbing, realistic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
arab culture, arabic history, social change, cultural difference, historical character, life, society, abandoned baby, cultural conflict, social realism, gender roles, adoption ...
Time:
80s, 70s
Place:
saudi arabia, middle east, arabia
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Egypt
Duration: 39 min.
TV show
Story:
A period drama about the time of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's reign, focusing on the inside world of Abdeen palace, where competitive conflict develops between the Harem in order to win the Khedive's heart, against a backdrop of political ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, historical drama, period piece, stylized ...
Plot:
political intrigue, palace intrigue, power struggle, royal palace, historical event, ancient history, king, arabic history, historical character, world history, royal court, kingdom ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
egypt, cairo egypt, sudan
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Genre: History, War
Country: Saudi Arabia
TV show
Story:
The story of the Umayyad dynasty, which wrote an unforgettable history, stretched from the east to the west.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, epic, educational, political drama
Plot:
biopic, political intrigue, leadership, betrayal, ambition, dynasty, palace intrigue, moral ambiguity, arab culture, diplomacy, conquering, loyalty ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
middle east
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, History
Country: Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
Princess of Rome, Mellika, granddaughter of Great Caesar. The story talks about her move from Byzantium in the 9th century, to avoid her marriage with Krytos, and brings her to Baghdad to become the mother of Imam Mahdi, the Savior.
Style:
emotional, melancholic, anime, period drama
Plot:
religious, faith, princess, dream, female protagonist, destiny, prophecy, devotional, spiritual awakening, faith based, miraculous event, justice ...
Time:
9th century
Place:
rome italy
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Spain, UK
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A coming-of-age story set in 1919 about 14 year old Faisal, an Arab prince who is dispatched from the deserts of Arabia to London by his warrior father, Prince Abd Al-Aziz, on a high stakes diplomatic mission to secure the formation of his country.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, serious, educational, uplifting ...
Plot:
royalty, diplomacy, grownups, personal growth, coming of age, prince, biopic, identity, family drama, inspiration, patriotism, british empire ...
Time:
year 1919
Place:
ottoman empire, london, saudi arabia
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: Kuwait, Syria, Jordan
Duration: 40 min.
TV show
Story:
It revolves around the two grandsons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Hassan and Hussein, and their relationship with their companions, sedition that occurred between them and their companions after the killing of Usman ibn Affan.
Plot:
arab culture, islam, conspiracy, true crime, tribe, male protagonist, army, throne, politics, horse, arabic history, civil war ...
Time:
6th century, 7th century
Place:
palestine, jerusalem, iraq, egypt
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Syria
TV show
Story:
The series portrays the period of the Taifas (sects) that emerged after the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate. It also recounts the history of the Almoravid Dynasty of Morocco and how they managed to preserve the Taifas from falling into the clutches of ...
Style:
epic
Plot:
arab culture, islam, king, murder, queen, social commentary, bravery, arab, christian, harem, castle, honor ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 11th century
Place:
spain, iberian peninsula, andalusia
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War
Country: France, Norway, Lebanon, Belgium
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
In April, 1975, civil war breaks out; Beirut is partitioned along a Moslem-Christian line. Tarek is in high school, making Super 8 movies with his friend, Omar. At first the war is a lark: school has closed, the violence is fascinating, getting from ...
Style:
touching, compassionate, melancholic, emotional, islamic ...
Plot:
politics, friendship, coming of age, prejudice, segregation, arab, sex, civil war, lebanese civil war, survival, honest, poetry ...
Time:
70s, 90s, year 1975
Place:
middle east, lebanon, israel, syria, beirut lebanon ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: Denmark, Sweden, Finland, UK, Norway, Germany
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Arn has served his term in the Holy land and returns home to be reunited with his beloved Cecilia. When he returns home, he discovers that political forces tries to separate him and Cecilia - but thanks to queen Blanka they can finally get married. ...
Style:
serious, exciting, atmospheric, rough, realistic ...
Plot:
medieval, state affairs, forbidden love, sword and shield, battlefield, escapades, military, homecoming, danger, leadership, heroes, battle zone ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 12th century
Place:
holy land, europe, eastern europe
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, History
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
In AD 922, Arab courtier, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan accompanies a party of Vikings to the barbaric North to combat a terror that slaughters Vikings and devours their flesh.
Style:
epic, exciting, scenic, gothic, intense ...
Plot:
sword fight, viking, barbarian, sword and sorcery, medieval, sword, mythology, combat, battles, warrior, mission, arab ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, ancient times, 10th century, year 1999
Place:
baghdad iraq, scandinavia, iraq
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.
Style:
fairy tale, entertaining, exciting, colorful, humorous ...
Audience:
kids, preschool
Plot:
pirate, mythology, treasure hunt, sinbad, arabian nights, chase, treasure, swashbuckler, danger, giant bird, sea monster, friendship ...
Time:
ancient times, middle ages, medieval times, year 2003, 8th century
Place:
mediterranean sea, sicily
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, UK, Singapore, Canada, Czech Republic, Serbia, China
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
A live-action retelling of the 1992 Disney film of the same name.
Style:
fairy tale, romantic, entertaining, visually stunning, feel good ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, pre-teens, teens ...
Plot:
aladdin, arabian nights, wish fulfillment, genie, princess, magic, disney princess, giant bird, palace, sultan, happy ending, shapeshifting ...
Time:
year 2019, 2010s, 18th century
Place:
baghdad iraq, arabia, saudi arabia, middle east, iraq
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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, sweet, feel good, humorous, sexy ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, family friendly, girls' night, teens ...
Plot:
princess, desert, genie, arabian nights, disney princess, magic, love, friendship, prince, poverty, monkey, unlikely couple ...
Time:
middle ages, year 1992, 90s, medieval times, 20th century ...
Place:
middle east, saudi arabia, sahara, china, egypt ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Australia, Japan
Duration: 81 min.
Story:
Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute escapes pursuing the King Of Thieves and his ...
Style:
entertaining, fairy tale, stylized, melancholic, sentimental ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teen fantasy, preschool
Plot:
genie, princess, treasure hunt, mythology, arabian nights, disney princess, aladdin, good versus evil, treasure, legends and myths, wish come true, friendship ...
Time:
90s, 18th century
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: Sweden
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
Arn has to endure so much before he can get the love of his life Cecilie, who has been put away in a monastery.
Style:
epic, period piece, historical drama, costume drama, bleak ...
Plot:
medieval, crusade, viking, forbidden love, chivalry, loyalty, duty, honor, sacrifice, resilience, religious conflict, swordplay ...
Time:
middle ages, 12th century, 11th century, medieval times
Place:
scandinavia, holy land, jerusalem, eastern europe
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