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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988Movie2 h 6 minPG

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic698.1Rotten Tomatoes90%82%

An awe-inspiring, epic fantasy movie about fantasy, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears.

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Story

Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

Feels like

  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Picaresque Tale
  • Fantastical Exaggeration
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Imaginative Storytelling
  • Ornate Production Design
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Satirical Elements
  • Exuberant & Playful

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Terry Gilliam
Written by
Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown, Rudolph Erich Raspe
Produced by
Thomas Schühly
Music by
Michael Kamen

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Facts

December 7, 1988 · 2 h 6 min · PG

Released
December 7, 1988
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$47 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
73 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Turtle Island, Scenery Porn, The Münchausen +9

  • Turtle Island
  • Scenery Porn
  • The Münchausen
  • Medley Overture
  • Noodle Incident
  • Jabba Table Manners
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Pet the Dog
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Serious Business
  • Bloodless Carnage

12 of 150 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?"

Questions about The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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Where can I stream The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen okay for kids?

PG

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

Will The Adventures of Baron Munchausen make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Was The Adventures of Baron Munchausen a box office flop?

Budget$47 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $47 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 17% of its budget.

What tropes does The Adventures of Baron Munchausen use?

Turtle IslandScenery PornThe MünchausenMedley OvertureNoodle IncidentJabba Table MannersEstablishing Character MomentLampshade HangingPet the Dog"Well Done, Son" GuySerious BusinessBloodless Carnageand 138 more

TV Tropes lists 150 tropes for it, including Turtle Island, Scenery Porn, and The Münchausen.