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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Producer:

Frank Marshall

Writer:

Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman

Release Date:

Jun 12, 1981

Runtime:

1hr 55m

Synopsis

Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.

Cast

  • Harrison Ford
  • Karen Allen
  • Paul Freeman
  • Ronald Lacey
  • John Rhys-Davies
  • Denholm Elliott
  • Alfred Molina
  • Wolf Kahler
  • Anthony Higgins
  • Vic Tablian

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Sep 17, 2018

    i'm the girl in professor jones' class with 'love you' written on her eyelids

    10.6K Likes
    Bethany
    Bethany
    Jul 19, 2023

    Belloq really is the most despicable villain ever, he's a Nazi ally AND he's French

    5.5K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Jul 16, 2016

    That French dude totally eats a fly. Like it just crawls right into his mouth and he acts like nothing happened. More hardcore than Temple of Doom

    4.8K Likes
    Joe
    Joe
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    May 12, 2018

    80s harrison ford, call me

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    peter quill
    peter quill
    Apr 6, 2018

    Looking back on this in today's pop movie landscape is so fascinating because it occupies a strange middle ground between silly, gleeful, highly specified throwback to pulpy B-movies and serials of Spielberg/Lucas youth and the technical, machinelike template for what the…

    3.6K Likes
    Josh Lewis
    Josh Lewis
    Dec 23, 2022

    actually kinda crazy how good spielberg is at the whole making movies thing

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    Jun 22, 2020

    can someone please enlighten me as to how this complete and utter bloodbath was rated PG

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    liam f
    liam f
    Jul 5, 2023

    God, you really hate to see a little monkey do a Nazi salute. I know I’ve seen all of these movies, but it’s been so long this felt like the first time. Unbelievable blocking here. Often imitated, never really replicated– the scene where a guy gets shot and we see it in…

    2.3K Likes
    demi adejuyigbe
    demi adejuyigbe

    Perfect film. Made me want to make movies.

    2.1K Likes
    Karsten
    Karsten
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  • Loki
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    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    It is a great movie considering the time it has been made.

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    Alexander Rivera
    Alexander Rivera liked
    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    The first Indiana Jones doesn’t quite age as well as far as the pacing in concerned however it’s is still a must watch Classic nonetheless. With fantastic, action, characters and adventures. Probably due for a reboot by 2030 thou 🤔. Rewatching them all before the final one ⚱️

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    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    esse filme me ensinou que antropólogo só fica rico roubando indígena

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  • Blano
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    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    More kids better.

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    Dracaety
    Dracaety loved
    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Harkening back to classic adventure serials of the 1930’s & 40’s, Raiders of the Lost Ark succeeds in recapturing the essence of childlike wonder with it’s white-knuckle action, campy humor, larger-than-life characters & story. It reminds me what it feels like to be a kid again..

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    Sabrina Bondi
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    Raiders of the Lost Ark grabs you in the first shot, hurtles you through a series of incredible adventures, and deposits you back in reality two hours later -- breathless, dizzy, wrung-out, and with a silly grin on your face.

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  • Jen Trimble
    Jen Trimble loved
    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Was better than I remember. Got to see it in the theater and it was a blast. Super fun, action-packed with a sweaty, sexy Harrison Ford. What more could you ask for?

    😂 1 3Y
    Alex G
    Alex G loved
    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    one of the best if not the best, indian jones movie out there. a classic watch and very rewatchable.

    1 3Y
    Danial
    Danial loved
    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    classic movie, well-versed in every detail, fun for those who appreciate classic movies 8.5/10

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Raiders of the Lost Ark has it all—or, anyway, more than enough to transport moviegoers back to the dazzling, thrill-sated matinee idyls of old. It is surely the best two hours of pure entertainment anyone is going to find in the summer of '81.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)?
The movie is 1hr 55min long.
What's Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) about?
Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.
Who's the cast of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)?
  • Harrison Ford as Indy
  • Karen Allen as Marion
  • Paul Freeman as Belloq
  • Ronald Lacey as Toht
  • John Rhys-Davies as Sallah
  • Denholm Elliott as Brody
  • Alfred Molina as Satipo
  • Wolf Kahler as Dietrich
  • Anthony Higgins as Gobler
  • Vic Tablian as Barranca, Monkey Man
Who's the director behind Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)?
Steven Spielberg directed Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
Who produced Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)?
Frank Marshall produced Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
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