Arabian Adventure (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Arabian Adventure is a fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 98 minutes. “Soar into a Magical World of Action, Excitement and Enchantment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 breathing monsters and treacherous swamps to reach his prize and claim the hand of the Princess Zuleira (Emma Samms).
Who’s in it. Arabian Adventure stars Christopher Lee as Caliph Alquazar, Peter Cushing as Wazir Al Wuzara, Mickey Rooney as Daad El Shur and Oliver Tobias as Prince Hasan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Arabian Adventure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabian Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arabian Adventure tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arabian Adventure (1979)?
- In US, Arabian Adventure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arabian Adventure worth watching?
- Arabian Adventure holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arabian Adventure?
- Arabian Adventure stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Mickey Rooney, Oliver Tobias and John Ratzenberger.
- When was Arabian Adventure released?
- Arabian Adventure was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.