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Raiders of the Lost Ark
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the C…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Raiders of the Lost Ark.
MoviHero lists June 12, 1981 as the release date for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Paul Freeman as Dr. René Belloq, John Rhys-Davies as Sallah. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 12, 1981
GenresAdventure · Action
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastHarrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Paul Freeman as Dr. René Belloq, John Rhys-Davies as Sallah
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Raiders of the Lost Ark right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Raiders of the Lost Ark runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 14,213 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Raiders of the Lost Ark
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“5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My favorite action film of all time due to one of the most iconic death scenes at the end being my personal…”
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“I think for a lot of people, Raiders is their favourite (x) movie.”
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“Trailblazers of a Lost Art Little wonder James Cameron and Joss Whelon movies are the biggest box-office earners.”
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“Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend.”
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“This is trailblazing stuff - a great action film in the vein of earlier Technicolor swashbucklers.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
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“Don't look , Marion! Keep your eyes shut!”
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“God damn it, Indy, where doesn't it hurt?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMarion RavenwoodMarion Ravenwood runs from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with Karen Allen carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherDr. René BelloqDr. René Belloq appears in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).Open character guide otherIndiana JonesIndiana Jones appears across 4 MoviHero films from 1981-2008, portrayed by Harrison Ford. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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