Best Movies About Crusaders and Crusades – Epic Historical Films & Adventures


Best Crusades Movies

Discover the most gripping films about crusaders and the Crusades that transport you to the world of medieval battles, intrigue, and heroism. From Hollywood epics to authentic historical dramas, our selection showcases cinematic masterpieces that bring the fascinating yet controversial era of the Crusades to life. Whether you’re drawn to grand battle scenes or deep personal stories of faith and conflict, these movies offer thrilling adventures and thought-provoking perspectives.

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27 Outcast, 2014

Outcast

A fugitive Chinese prince and his sister enlist the aid of two war-weary Crusaders to help them defeat their older brother, who murdered their father and seized the throne.

Director: Nick Powell
Writer: James Dormer
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Nicolas Cage, Liu Yifei
Budget: $25 000 000
Box office: $5 148 000

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26 The Order, 2001

The Order

A playboy criminal contacts his dad after stealing a Faberge egg. Later it seems his dad has gone missing in Israel so he heads there. His disappearance is linked to the religious sect: The Order. Lots of fight and chase scenes.

Director: Sheldon Lettich
Writers: Les Weldon, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlton Heston, Sofia Milos
Budget: $25 000 000

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25 The Saracen Blade, 1954

The Saracen Blade

Based on the book of the same name by Frank Yerby. Pietro is an orphan who is raised by a family friend in 15th century Italy. After the friend is killed by the same nasty baron who murdered Pietro’s father as he led the peasants in revolt against the baron’s tyranny, Pietro vows vengeance against the entire family. This will prove difficult, since he’s been in love with the daughter of the baron since he was a child and wants to marry her.

Director: William Castle
Writers: DeVallon Scott, George Worthing Yates, Frank Yerby
Starring: Ricardo Montalban, Betta St. John, Rick Jason

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24 The Crusaders (Crociati), 2001

Crociati

Towards the end of the 11th century, three friends — bell founder Peter, baron’s son Richard and shepherd Andrew — set off to join The Crusades, after watching soldiers returning from Jerusalem.

Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard
Writer: Andrea Porporati
Starring: Alessandro Gassmann, Johannes Brandrup, Thure Riefenstein

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23 Lionheart, 1987

Lionheart

A young knight sets out to join King Richard’s crusaders. Along the way, he encounters The Black Prince who captures children and sells them as slaves to the Muslims. It is Robert Narra’s sworn duty to protect the children and lead them to safety.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Writers: Richard Outten, Menno Meyjes
Starring: Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne, Nicola Cowper

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22 Rytsarskiy roman (Рыцарский роман), 2000

Рыцарский роман

The action of the movie is set in the late 11th century Constantinople during the time of the 1st Crusade. The crusaders need the help of the emperor Alexius to get to Jerusalem while the latter tries to do his best to get rid of the unwelcome guests. At the same time Caesar Nicephorus plays his own game and betrays his royal fiancée Anna Comnena while trying to win the heart of the beautiful countess Brigitta.

Director: Aleksandr Inshakov
Writers: Sergei Sergeyev, Aleksey Sidorov, Walter Scott
Starring: Aleksandr Inshakov, Vasiliy Lanovoy, Viktor Pavlov

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21 King Richard and the Crusaders, 1954

King Richard and the Crusaders

While leading the Third Crusade, King Richard the Lionheart battles treachery in his own camp as well as the Saracens and their charismatic leader Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin.

Director: David Butler
Writers: John Twist, Walter Scott
Starring: Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders
Budget: $3 000 000
Box office: $2 100 000

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20 Gates to Paradise, 1967

Gates to Paradise

In 1212, children from all over Europe lead a crusade to free Jerusalem from Turkish authorities. Nicholas and Stephen use all their might to defeat the enemy.

Director: Andrzej Wajda
Writers: Donald Howarth, Jerzy Andrzejewski
Starring: Lionel Stander, Ferdy Mayne, Pauline Challoner

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19 The Crusades, 1935

The Crusades

King Richard Coeur de Lion goes on the Third Crusade to avoid marrying Princess Alice of France; en route, he marries Berengaria to get food for his men. Berengaria is captured by Saladin, spurring Richard to attack and capture Acre. But Saladin, attracted to her, takes her on to Jerusalem, and Richard is in danger of assassination.

Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Writers: Harold Lamb, Waldemar Young, Dudley Nichols
Starring: Loretta Young, Henry Wilcoxon, Ian Keith

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