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Conan the Barbarian

2011·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb5.2Metacritic365.0Rotten Tomatoes25%30%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVFandango at Home FreeVIX Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Your score

Conan the Barbarian fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Fantasy and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Enter an age undreamed of

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Sword and SorceryBrutal Fantasy ActionVengeful HeroMythic AdventureDark Fantasy WorldEpic BattlesFast-Paced ActionCreature FeatureVisual Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
David Leitch, Marcus Nispel, Mark Roper
Written by:
Robert E. Howard, Joshua Oppenheimer, Sean Hood
Produced by:
Danny Lerner, Danny Dimbort, Boaz Davidson
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, David Esparza, Wade Barnett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Conan the Barbarian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Conan the Barbarian legally?

PrimefuboTVFandango at Home FreeVIX Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsViXMovieSphere+Amazon MX Player

Conan the Barbarian is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, VIX , and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, VIX , and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Conan the Barbarian worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Conan the Barbarian rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Conan the Barbarian?

1 h 53 min

Conan the Barbarian runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Conan the Barbarian?

Critics31
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Conan the Barbarian higher (44) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Conan the Barbarian a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$64 million

No. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.

What language is Conan the Barbarian in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Conan the Barbarian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Conan the Barbarian in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Conan the Barbarian use?

Bound and GaggedAlas, Poor VillainBig BadFanservice ExtraYou Killed My FatherBlood MagicBack from the DeadLove Makes You EvilAction GirlAudible SharpnessMr. FanserviceBerserk Buttonand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 storytelling tropes for Conan the Barbarian, including Bound and Gagged, Alas, Poor Villain, Big Bad.