The Princess and the Warrior (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2000, The Princess and the Warrior is a drama and romance film directed by Tom Tykwer, running about 135 minutes. “Somewhere Out There You Can Find Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young nurse Sissi lives a secluded life entirely devoted to her patients at Birkenhof asylum. Her first encounter with ex-soldier and drifter Bodo has a lasting impact. He causes an accident in which he provides first aid, Sissi wonders if he may be the man of her dreams. But when she finds him weeks later she is rejected, as Bodo is stuck somewhere between a traumatic past and a criminal future.
Who’s in it. The Princess and the Warrior stars Franka Potente as Simone 'Sissi' Schmidt, Benno Fürmann as Bodo Riemer, Joachim Król as Walter Riemer and Lars Rudolph as Steini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Princess and the Warrior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Princess and the Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Princess and the Warrior tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Princess and the Warrior (2000)?
- In US, The Princess and the Warrior is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Princess and the Warrior worth watching?
- The Princess and the Warrior holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Princess and the Warrior?
- The Princess and the Warrior stars Franka Potente, Benno Fürmann, Joachim Król, Lars Rudolph and Ludger Pistor.
- When was The Princess and the Warrior released?
- The Princess and the Warrior was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.