Conan the Barbarian movie poster

Conan the Barbarian

"Thief. Warrior. Gladiator. King."

March 16, 1982 2h 10m 6.8/10 (2,698 votes)

Originally released in 1982. Conan the Barbarian is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by John Milius. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, and Max von Sydow

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 16, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (2,698 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $68.9M 3.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$68,851,475

Production Companies

  • The De Laurentiis Company
  • Pressman Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conan the Barbarian about?

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 ...

Who directed Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Barbarian was directed by John Milius.

How long is Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Barbarian has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was Conan the Barbarian released?

Conan the Barbarian was released on March 16, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Conan the Barbarian?

The main cast of Conan the Barbarian includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson.

Is Conan the Barbarian worth watching?

Conan the Barbarian has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,698 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.