The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Seen it?1988 | 126 min | Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It collected a shelf of major awards, it earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design, British Academy Film Awards: Best Makeup and Hair, British Academy Film Awards: Best Production Design. Also nominated for 4 Oscars and 1 more BAFTA. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $47 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 203K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terry Gilliam
- John NevilleHieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
- Eric IdleDesmond / Berthold
- Sarah PolleySally Salt
- Oliver ReedVulcan
- Charles McKeownRupert / Adolphus
- Winston DennisBill / Albrecht
- Jack PurvisJeremy / Gustavus
- Valentina CorteseQueen Ariadne / Violet
- Jonathan PryceThe Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
- Bill PatersonHenry Salt