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The Sword and the Sorcerer

1982·Movie
1h 40min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic395.8Rotten Tomatoes67%45%
IMDb5.5Metacritic395.8Rotten Tomatoes67%45%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A kingdom ruled by evil. A princess enslaved by passion. A warrior driven by justice.

A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer's plans to conquer the land.
Sword & SorceryHeroic AdventureFantasy ActionMedieval SettingThree-Bladed SwordRoyal HeritageTyrant vs. HeroClassic 80s Style

Crew

Directed by:
Albert Pyun, Marshall Harvey, Richard Washington
Written by:
Albert Pyun, Tom Karnowski, John V. Stuckmeyer
Produced by:
Tom Karnowski, Tom Karnowski, John V. Stuckmeyer
Composed by:
Michael Minkler, David Whitaker, Sandy Berman

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Sword and the Sorcerer

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Where can I stream The Sword and the Sorcerer legally?

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The Sword and the Sorcerer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sword and the Sorcerer worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sword and the Sorcerer rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Sword and the Sorcerer?

1 h 40 min

The Sword and the Sorcerer runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sword and the Sorcerer?

Critics53
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Sword and the Sorcerer much the same way.

Was The Sword and the Sorcerer a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$39 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 9.8 times its budget.

What language is The Sword and the Sorcerer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sword and the Sorcerer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sword and the Sorcerer in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sword and the Sorcerer use?

Sword SparksBad BossYou Killed My FatherSmash CutRated M for ManlyLa RésistanceBullying a DragonHeroic ResolveThe Time of MythsBald of EvilHeroic FantasyFaux Action Girland 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Sword and the Sorcerer, including Sword Sparks, Bad Boss, You Killed My Father.