Willow
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Synopsis
A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen.
Cast
- Val Kilmer
- Joanne Whalley
- Warwick Davis
- Jean Marsh
- Patricia Hayes
- Billy Barty
- Pat Roach
- Gavan O'Herlihy
- David Steinberg
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- Nov 4, 2022
more movies should include old ladies fistfighting
emmaAug 17, 2021This movie is epic. I probably watched it 1000 times as a kid. And it still holds up really well. Love it. - Val Kilmer has his shirt off for half the film, take note other action movies!!! - Watching Sorsha fall in love with Madmartigan knowing she'll lose her life and…
KatApr 10, 2021Sam stayed with Frodo even though the journey was almost certain death. Willow tells Meegosh to go home once, and he immediately does.. what a douche.
Matt_Samahl - Nov 22, 2021
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Max PowerJan 6, 2023thinking about how val kilmer wanted special horse riding lessons for this movie, but george lucas said no. so instead of being normal, val found a huge wooden cross and dragged it to george lucas’s trailer in protest and i guess…cosplayed jesus? until he got his lessons.…
emmaFeb 3, 2013I'm afraid that Willow is destined to be seen as a Lord of the Rings knockoff and not given a chance to stand on its own merits. I can recognize that there are a number of similarities between the two, but both stories take from the Bible, and Arthurian and Norse legend,…
Jeff - May 30, 2025
The vibe, atmosphere, and settings. This is exactly the kind of film that makes itself a timeless piece, one with its heart in the right place. I mean, you just have to love it. A classic adventure lies ahead. Small heroes, a great quest, a forgotten world, and the…
werskuAug 1, 2021Another Val Kilmer movie I was interested in re-watching after reading his autobiography. Fun fact: he ended up marrying (and eventually divorcing) the girl who played Sorsha. Willow was a big hit in the 80’s, but it feels less celebrated nowadays. I always thought it…
Dave TaylorNov 29, 2022Loved Willow as a kid, still love it as an adult. It might be a not-so-subtle imitation of Lord of the Rings, but there’s still so much to enjoy. I’m kind of bummed my name isn’t Madmartigan.
Joe A
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- MK lovedWillow
Madmartigan is so 😍🥵
Jay lovedWillowOne of my favorites when I was little. I was so excited when they announced the Willow series on Disney+
Shaylynn Packard lovedWillowI was named after the little princess ❤️ This film will always hold a special place in my heart. It also ages really well! The whole thing is beautiful and perfectly whimsical.
- Rayel likedWillow
This was such a funny movie AHAHAH, and I loved every second of it, beside the battle but I don’t really care it was made in 1988 anyway and it was pretty good.
Andrikk0s lovedWillowI wish I could watch it when I was little I would’ve love it more, such a good film. Glad to see Warwick Davis out of his Star Wars can droid
Melinda is "meh" onWillowNot really my thing
- Nick Dubberly lovedWillow
Words cannot express how much I adore this film! Before we got The Lord of the Rings this was the closest thing we could get to anything Tolkienesque, it is so far ahead of its time! Val Kilmer shines as Madmartigan and I don’t think anyone could have played the part better.
Dyl likedWillowWillow is a great fun watch as it combines elements of lord of the rings and at some points Snow White. However the pacing isn’t the greatest and it deserved a sequel exploring the world more openly. It’s worth the go just for Warwick Davies, Overall 7.7/10
katie lovedWillow☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ A cult classic fantasy I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t seen before. Very very good, they really don’t make films like this anymore. It’s held up very well and doesn’t seem too aged which can be rare for 80s movies. Such a good watch :-)
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Metacritic
Its pacing is too deliberate, and it doesn’t have a light heart. That’s revealed in the handling of some characters named the Brownies, represented by a couple of men who are about 9 inches tall and fight all the time. Maybe Lucas thought these guys would work like R2-D2 and C-3PO did in “Star Wars.” But they have no depth, no personalities, no dimension; they’re simply an irritant at the edge of the frame.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Willow is not without its charms - the effects are more than special, the set-pieces suitably epic but it just doesn't fulfill the promise of certain other fantasy films.
Ian Nathan
Empire
And Willow, a pleasant but bland character, doesn't often inspire much sentiment, so the film lacks an emotional center. In place of this, it relies on so much overstatement and repetition that it's possible to grow tired even of the adorable baby.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willow (1988) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Willow (1988)?
The movie is 2hr 6min long.
What's Willow (1988) about?
A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen.
Who's the cast of Willow (1988)?
- Val Kilmer as Madmartigan
- Joanne Whalley as Sorsha
- Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood
- Jean Marsh as Queen Bavmorda
- Patricia Hayes as Fin Raziel
- Billy Barty as High Aldwin
- Pat Roach as Kael
- Gavan O'Herlihy as Airk Thaughbaer
- David Steinberg as Meegosh
Who's the director behind Willow (1988)?
Ron Howard directed Willow (1988).
Who produced Willow (1988)?
Joe Johnston, George Lucas and Nigel Wooll produced Willow (1988).
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