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Raiders of the Lost Ark

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 1981 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Raiders of the Lost Ark?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
88% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 55m
Cast
Harrison Ford , Karen Allen , Paul Freeman , John Rhys-Davies , Ronald Lacey , Wolf Kahler , Anthony Higgins , Denholm Elliott , Alfred Molina , Vic Tablian

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, action pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?

    Yes — Raiders of the Lost Ark earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    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.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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