
Krull
Seen it?1983 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Alita: Battle Angel, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide on a $27 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 175K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Yates
- Ken MarshallPrince Colwyn
- Lysette AnthonyLyssa
- Freddie JonesYnyr
- Francesca AnnisWidow of the Web
- Alun ArmstrongTorquil
- David BattleyErgo
- Bernard BresslawCyclops
- Liam NeesonKegan
- John WelshSeer
- Graham McGrathTitch