The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

– An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 6 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

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Release Date:

10 Mar 1989

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Terry Gilliam

Writer:

Charles McKeown (screenplay), Terry Gilliam (screenplay)

Main Actors:

John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed

Plot:

The fantastic tale of an 18th century aristocrat, his talented henchmen and a little girl in their efforts to save a town from defeat by the Turks. Being swallowed by a giant sea-monster, a trip to the moon, a dance with Venus and an escape from the Grim Reaper are only some of the improbable adventures.

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 10 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
Metacritic:
69%