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Willow

"A world where heroes come in all sizes and adventure is the greatest magic of all."

May 20, 1988 2h 6m 7.0/10 (2,091 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Willow is a fantasy/adventure film. directed by Ron Howard. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, and Warwick Davis

Synopsis

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 20, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 2h 6m 126 minutes total
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User Rating 7.0/10 Great (2,091 votes)
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Budget $35M Production budget
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Box Office $57.3M 1.6x 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
$35,000,000
Revenue
$57,300,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Imagine Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow about?

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's ...

Who directed Willow?

Willow was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is Willow?

Willow has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).

When was Willow released?

Willow was released on May 20, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Willow?

The main cast of Willow includes Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Patricia Hayes, Gavan O'Herlihy.

Is Willow worth watching?

Willow has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 2,091 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.