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Raiders of the Lost Ark

1981Movie1 h 55 minPG

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic868.8Rotten Tomatoes94%96%

A pulse-pounding, nostalgic adventure movie about history and war, with standout direction and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

The return of the great adventure.

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

Feels like

  • Classic Adventure Serial
  • High-Octane Action
  • Nostalgic Thriller
  • Historical WWII Setting
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Iconic Hero Archetype
  • Masterful Direction
  • Epic Spectacle
  • Wholesome Excitement

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
George Lucas, Philip Kaufman, Lawrence Kasdan
Produced by
Frank Marshall
Music by
John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 12, 1981 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
June 12, 1981
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Nepali
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$390 million
Available in
103 countries

Tropes

Rejected by the Empathic Weapon, Celebrity Cameo, Distant Reaction Shot +9

  • Rejected by the Empathic Weapon
  • Celebrity Cameo
  • Distant Reaction Shot
  • Improperly Placed Firearms
  • Shout-Out
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Surprisingly Creepy Moment
  • Doomed Predecessor
  • Match Cut
  • Dismantled MacGuffin
  • And Starring
  • Self-Plagiarism

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Raiders of the Lost Ark?"

Questions about Raiders of the Lost Ark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raiders of the Lost Ark?

PrimeDisney+fuboTVParamount+YouTube TV

In the United States, Raiders of the Lost Ark streams on Prime, Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 86).

Is Raiders of the Lost Ark okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Can I half-watch Raiders of the Lost Ark?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Raiders of the Lost Ark?

BleakHopeful

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

Was Raiders of the Lost Ark a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$390 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $390 million worldwide, 21.7 times its budget.