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Hawk the Slayer

1980·Movie
1h 33min·PG
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Beyond the edge of darkness there is a world of sword and sorcery.

Hawk the Slayer, after seeing both his father and bride die at the hands of his malevolent brother, Voltan, sets out for revenge and the chance to live up to his title. Tooling himself up with the "mind-sword" and recruiting a motley band of warriors — a giant, a dwarf, a one-armed man with a machine-crossbow, and an elf with the fastest bow in the land — Hawk leads the battle against Voltan to free the land from the forces of evil and avenge his loved ones.
Sword and SorceryFantasy AdventureBrother vs. BrotherMotley CrewRevenge QuestClassic FantasyLow BudgetCult Film

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hawk the Slayer

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Is Hawk the Slayer worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hawk the Slayer rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Hawk the Slayer?

1 h 33 min

Hawk the Slayer runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hawk the Slayer?

Critics40
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Hawk the Slayer higher (55) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Hawk the Slayer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hawk the Slayer?

8AUCAESGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hawk the Slayer in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hawk the Slayer use?

FlynningEye ScreamIn the HoodAmbiguously Absent ParentWound That Will Not HealRobo-SpeakOutliving One's OffspringDwindling PartyLawful StupidSlow MotionLeitmotifExact Wordsand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 storytelling tropes for Hawk the Slayer, including Flynning, Eye Scream, In the Hood.