19 Period dramas you can’t miss if you loved Gladiator

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14) The 13th Warrior (1999)

Antonio Bendares in The 13th Warrior | Image via Touchstone Pictures

This film is directed by John McTiernan and is adapted from the novel Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. The film follows Ahmed Ibn Fadlan, played by Antonio Bendares, an Arab ambassador, who joins a group of Norse warriors on a mission to defeat a mysterious and deadly enemy. Combining historical and fantastical elements, and featuring intense battle scenes make it a fascinating watch.