Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1981, Raiders of the Lost Ark is an action and adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 115 minutes. “Indiana Jones - the new hero from the creators of JAWS and STAR WARS.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Raiders of the Lost Ark stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Paul Freeman as Dr. René Belloq and John Rhys-Davies as Sallah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Raiders of the Lost Ark has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $389.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raiders of the Lost Ark 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)?
- In US, Raiders of the Lost Ark is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?
- Raiders of the Lost Ark holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
- Raiders of the Lost Ark stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies and Ronald Lacey.
- When was Raiders of the Lost Ark released?
- Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.