Ladyhawke (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Ladyhawke is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Donner, running about 121 minutes. “No force in Heaven will release them. No power on Earth can save them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.
Who’s in it. Ladyhawke stars Matthew Broderick as Phillipe Gaston, Rutger Hauer as Captain Etienne Navarre, Michelle Pfeiffer as Isabeau d'Anjou and Alfred Molina as Cezar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ladyhawke has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ladyhawke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ladyhawke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ladyhawke (1985)?
- In US, Ladyhawke is available to 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 Ladyhawke worth watching?
- Ladyhawke holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ladyhawke?
- Ladyhawke stars Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alfred Molina and John Wood.
- When was Ladyhawke released?
- Ladyhawke was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.