Movies like The Queen of Nineveh (1911)
The best movies like The Queen of Nineveh (1911) are Arabian Adventure (1979), The Return of Jafar (1994) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937). If The Queen of Nineveh hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Thief of Bagdad (1940)7.1/10 from 315 votes
- NewestFountain of Youth (2025)Released 2025
Arabian Adventure (1979)
An evil caliph 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 has to overcome genies, fire-breathing monsters, and treacherous swamps to reach his prize and claim the hand of the Princess Zuleira.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Return of Jafar (1994)
The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames inside an exploding lava pit, it's up to Aladdin - with Princess Jasmine and the outrageously funny Genie by his side - to save the kingdom once and for all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Prisoner of Zenda (1937)
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisComing 2 America (2021)
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Fury (1978)
When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOne Night with the King (2006)
In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWillow (1988)
The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Thief and the Cobbler (1993)
Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tack and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Thief of Bagdad (1940)
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Devil's Double (2011)
A chilling vision of the House of Saddam Hussein comes to life through the eyes of the man who was forced to become the double of Hussein's sadistic son.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDavid and Bathsheba (1951)
King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisAzrael (2024)
In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Royal Queens Christmas (2021)
A prince finds his way to Queens during Christmas when a local woman enlists his help with a children's Christmas show.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEsther (1999)
Esther, the beautiful queen of Persia, intervenes to save the Jewish people from a bloody massacre.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFountain of Youth (2025)
A treasure-hunting mastermind assembles a team for a life-changing adventure. But to outwit and outrun threats at every turn, he'll need someone even smarter than he is: his estranged sister.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Prince for Christmas (2015)
A prince from Europe meets a charming waitress when he travels to America during the Christmas holiday to escape an arranged marriage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisJourney to Bethlehem (2023)
A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMio in the Land of Faraway (1987)
Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisElizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Queen of Nineveh?
The closest matches to The Queen of Nineveh are Arabian Adventure (1979), The Return of Jafar (1994) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Queen of Nineveh?
Start with Arabian Adventure (1979), the closest match to The Queen of Nineveh.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Queen of Nineveh?
The Thief of Bagdad (1940), rated 7.1/10 by 315 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Queen of Nineveh?
Fountain of Youth (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Queen of Nineveh?
Yes: Arabian Adventure (1979), The Return of Jafar (1994) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937).
How are movies similar to The Queen of Nineveh chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Queen of Nineveh, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.