# Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | Adventure, Action |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #61 (8.4/10) — Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #61 (8.4/10) — Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey, Wolf Kahler, Anthony Higgins, Denholm Elliott, Alfred Molina, Vic Tablian

## Common questions

**Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?**
Raiders of the Lost Ark holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #61 (8.4/10) — Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Raiders of the Lost Ark 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 directed Raiders of the Lost Ark?**
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was directed by Steven Spielberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Raiders of the Lost Ark?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch Raiders of the Lost Ark?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Raiders of the Lost Ark page for current options.

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