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Conan the Barbarian

1982·Movie
2h 10min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic437.8Rotten Tomatoes68%74%

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Fantasy, history, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Thief. Warrior. Gladiator. King.

A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.
Epic Sword and SorceryBrutal ActionHeroic Vengeance QuestMythic World-BuildingMuscular HeroismVisceral and GrittyDark FantasyIconic ScoreNietzschean Themes

Crew

Directed by:
John Milius, Terry Leonard, José López Rodero
Written by:
Oliver Stone, John Milius, Robert E. Howard
Produced by:
Dino De Laurentiis, Dino De Laurentiis, Raffaella De Laurentiis
Composed by:
Basil Poledouris, Basil Poledouris, Juno J. Ellis

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Questions about Conan the Barbarian

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Where can I stream Conan the Barbarian legally?

NetflixYouTube TV

Conan the Barbarian is included with a subscription to Netflix and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Conan the Barbarian rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Conan the Barbarian?

2 h 10 min

Conan the Barbarian runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Conan the Barbarian based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Conan the Barbarian?

Critics56
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Conan the Barbarian higher (74) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Conan the Barbarian a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$69 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $69 million worldwide, 3.4 times 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 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Conan the Barbarian use?

Bash BrothersWheel of PainOff with His Head!And the Adventure ContinuesBestiality Is DepravedLarge HamNon-Actor VehicleNot in This for Your RevolutionNature LoverMoney Is Not PowerHeist ClashDistracted by the Sexyand 227 more

TV Tropes lists 239 storytelling tropes for Conan the Barbarian, including Bash Brothers, Wheel of Pain, Off with His Head!.