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Highlander

1986·Movie
1h 56min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic247.4Rotten Tomatoes70%79%

Where to watch

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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy, history, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

There can be only one.

He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
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Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Hopkins, Russell Mulcahy, Michael Stevenson
Written by:
Larry Ferguson, Gregory Widen, Joe Haidar
Produced by:
Peter S. Davis, John H. Starke, William N. Panzer
Composed by:
Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Michael Kamen

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Highlander

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Where can I stream Highlander legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

Highlander is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 Highlander worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Highlander rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Highlander?

1 h 56 min

Highlander runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Highlander?

Critics47
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Highlander higher (74) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Highlander a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What language is Highlander in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Highlander?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Highlander in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Highlander use?

One Dialogue, Two ConversationsNo Sense of HumorMonumental BattleOnrushing ArmyTuneless Song of MadnessEveryone Has StandardsHero of Another StoryPolitically Incorrect VillainDying RaceLet Them Die HappySeamless ScenerySlashed Throatand 124 more

TV Tropes lists 136 storytelling tropes for Highlander, including One Dialogue, Two Conversations, No Sense of Humor, Monumental Battle.