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Masters of the Universe

1987Movie1 h 46 minPG

39

WeakGoodWatch score

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A nostalgic, spectacular action movie about fantasy and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Story

A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth.

When He-Man is driven from Eternia after Skeletor seizes Castle Grayskull, a stolen portal device strands the fight on Earth, where a pair of teenagers become entangled in a war that spans worlds.

Feels like

80s Sci-Fi Fantasy
Classic Toy Adaptation
Fish-Out-of-Water
Heroic Adventure
Good vs. Evil
Campy Charm
Childhood Nostalgia
Action-Packed
Family-Friendly
Iconic Villains

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Gary Goddard
Written by: David Odell
Produced by: Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by: Bill Conti

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Facts

August 7, 1987 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released: August 7, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Action, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $22 million
Box office: $17 million
Available in: 28 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out to Shakespeare, Genre Shift, Evil Is Hammy +9

Shout-Out to Shakespeare
Genre Shift
Evil Is Hammy
Magic Music
Milking the Giant Cow
Peggy Sue
Too Important to Walk
Movie Superheroes Wear Black
Cold-Blooded Torture
Big Fancy Castle
Rapid Aging
Dimension Lord

12 of 110 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Masters of the Universe?"

Questions about Masters of the Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Masters of the Universe?

In the United States, Masters of the Universe streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and History Vault, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Masters of the Universe worth watching?

39

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is Masters of the Universe okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Masters of the Universe?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Masters of the Universe?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Was Masters of the Universe a box office flop?

Budget$22 million

Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

What tropes does Masters of the Universe use?

Shout-Out to ShakespeareGenre ShiftEvil Is HammyMagic MusicMilking the Giant CowPeggy SueToo Important to WalkMovie Superheroes Wear BlackCold-Blooded TortureBig Fancy CastleRapid AgingDimension Lordand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Shout-Out to Shakespeare, Genre Shift, and Evil Is Hammy.