Beybars (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1990, Beybars is a history and war film directed by Bulat Mansurov, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. The first part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of Egypt, who has the largest fleet in the Mediterranean, crushed the Crusader troops and countless hordes of Genghis Khan’s descendant – recalls the life path he passed before ascending to the throne of the ruler.
Who’s in it. Beybars stars Daulet Bejsenov as Mamluk Beybars, Nurmukhan Zhanturin as Sultan Beybars, Farkhad Amankulov as Slave Beybars and Tatyana Plotnikova as Shajar al-Durr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beybars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beybars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beybars tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beybars (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beybars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beybars worth watching?
- Beybars holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beybars?
- Beybars stars Daulet Bejsenov, Nurmukhan Zhanturin, Farkhad Amankulov, Tatyana Plotnikova and Aleksandra Kolkunova.
- When was Beybars released?
- Beybars was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.