The Last Unicorn (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1982, The Last Unicorn is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Jules Bass, running about 92 minutes. “There's Magic in Believing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From a riddle-speaking butterfly, a unicorn learns that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a now middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard.
Who’s in it. The Last Unicorn stars Alan Arkin as Schmendrick (voice), Jeff Bridges as Prince Lir (voice), Mia Farrow as Unicorn / Amalthea (voice) and Tammy Grimes as Molly Grue (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Last Unicorn has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, 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 Last Unicorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Unicorn tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Unicorn (1982)?
- In US, The Last Unicorn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Last Unicorn worth watching?
- The Last Unicorn holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Unicorn?
- The Last Unicorn stars Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Tammy Grimes and Robert Klein.
- When was The Last Unicorn released?
- The Last Unicorn was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.