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Ladyhawke

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1985 | 121 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers or The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $20 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 204K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Donner

  • Matthew BroderickPhillipe Gaston
  • Rutger HauerCaptain Etienne Navarre
  • Michelle PfeifferIsabeau d'Anjou
  • Alfred MolinaCezar
  • John WoodBishop of Aquila
  • Leo McKernFather Imperius
  • Ken HutchisonMarquet
  • Giancarlo PreteFornac
  • Loris LoddiJehan
  • Charles BorromelInsane Prisoner