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Ivanhoe

Seen it?

1952 | 106 min | Adventure, Romance, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. 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 romantics, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Adventures of Robin Hood or Wicked: For Good, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1952: an older pace and style.

Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $11 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Thorpe

  • Robert TaylorWilfred of Ivanhoe
  • Elizabeth TaylorRebecca
  • Joan FontaineRowena
  • George SandersSir Brian de Bois-Guilbert
  • Emlyn WilliamsWamba
  • Robert DouglasSir Hugh De Bracy
  • Finlay CurrieCedric
  • Felix AylmerIsaac
  • Francis de WolffFront De Boeuf
  • Norman WoolandKing Richard