Willow (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Willow is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Ron Howard, running about 126 minutes. “A world where heroes come in all sizes and adventure is the greatest magic of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.
Who’s in it. Willow stars Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood, Val Kilmer as Madmartigan, Joanne Whalley as Sorsha and Jean Marsh as Queen Bavmorda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Willow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Willow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Willow 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 Willow (1988)?
- In US, Willow is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Willow worth watching?
- Willow holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Willow?
- Willow stars Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh and Patricia Hayes.
- When was Willow released?
- Willow was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.