The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, The Sword and the Sorcerer is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 100 minutes. “A kingdom ruled by evil. A princess enslaved by passion. A warrior driven by justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer's plans to conquer the land.
Who’s in it. The Sword and the Sorcerer stars Lee Horsley as Talon, Simon MacCorkindale as Mikah, Kathleen Beller as Alana and George Maharis as Machelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sword and the Sorcerer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword and the Sorcerer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword and the Sorcerer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)?
- In US, The Sword and the Sorcerer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sword and the Sorcerer worth watching?
- The Sword and the Sorcerer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sword and the Sorcerer?
- The Sword and the Sorcerer stars Lee Horsley, Simon MacCorkindale, Kathleen Beller, George Maharis and Richard Lynch.
- When was The Sword and the Sorcerer released?
- The Sword and the Sorcerer was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.