# Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | Adventure, Action |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #61 (8.4/10) — Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #61 (8.4/10) — Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

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

## Where to watch

Global: Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV
the United States: Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
Indonesia: Netflix
India: Netflix
Japan: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the Philippines: Netflix
Pakistan: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?**
Raiders of the Lost Ark holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #61 (8.4/10) — Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Raiders of the Lost Ark about?**
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.

**Who directed Raiders of the Lost Ark?**
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was directed by Steven Spielberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Raiders of the Lost Ark?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Raiders of the Lost Ark?**
Raiders of the Lost Ark is streaming on Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV; on Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Pakistan; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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