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Raiders of the Lost Ark

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 1981 ·

Short answer

Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?

Yes. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · U (India) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Cast
Harrison Ford , Karen Allen , Paul Freeman , John Rhys-Davies , Ronald Lacey , Wolf Kahler , Anthony Higgins , Denholm Elliott , Alfred Molina , Vic Tablian
Streaming
Prime Video, Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as मौत के साये में Los cazadores del arca perdida En busca del arca perdida Les Aventuriers de l'arche perdue Jäger des verlorenen Schatzes Indiana Jones e os Caçadores da Arca Perdida レイダース／失われたアーク《聖櫃》 인디아나 존스: 레이더스

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  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia HBO Max
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia HBO Max
Philippines HBO Max
Thailand HBO Max
United States Prime Video, Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, action pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?

    Yes — Raiders of the Lost Ark earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, action pick.

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Raiders of the Lost Ark: frequently asked questions

    Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?

    Yes. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Raiders of the Lost Ark?

    In the United States, Raiders of the Lost Ark streams on Prime Video, Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: HBO Max in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia; HBO Max in the Philippines. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Raiders of the Lost Ark?

    Raiders of the Lost Ark runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    What is Raiders of the Lost Ark rated?

    Raiders of the Lost Ark is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, U in India, PG in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark?

    Raiders of the Lost Ark is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey.

    What is the Metascore for Raiders of the Lost Ark?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Raiders of the Lost Ark is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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