The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988, English. Directed by Terry Gilliam.
Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,069 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Terry GilliamDirector
- John NevilleHieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
- Eric IdleDesmond / Berthold
- Sarah PolleySally Salt
- Oliver ReedVulcan
- Charles McKeownRupert / Adolphus
- Winston DennisBill / Albrecht
- Jack PurvisJeremy / Gustavus
- Valentina CorteseQueen Ariadne / Violet
- Jonathan PryceThe Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
- Bill PatersonHenry Salt
- Peter JeffreySultan
- Uma ThurmanVenus / Rose
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1988
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Charles McKeown, Terry Gilliam
- Budget
- $47M
- Box office
- $8.1M
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What The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is based on
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is based on Münchhausen, a 1943 film, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen, a 1962 film, and Singular Travels, Campaigns, Voyages, and Sporting Adventures of Baron Munnikhouson, commonly pronounced Munchausen, a 1786 novel by Gottfried August Bürger.
Film · 1943
Münchhausen
Film · 1962
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen
Novel · 1786
Singular Travels, Campaigns, Voyages, and Sporting Adventures of Baron Munnikhouson, commonly pronounced Munchausen
By Gottfried August Bürger
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen: quick answers
Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,069 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Adventures of Baron Munchausen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen on?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
If you liked The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, try Ladyhawke, Love and Monsters, The Portable Door.
Who directed The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) was directed by Terry Gilliam and stars John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley.
What is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen based on?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is based on Münchhausen, a 1943 film, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen, a 1962 film, and Singular Travels, Campaigns, Voyages, and Sporting Adventures of Baron Munnikhouson, commonly pronounced Munchausen, a 1786 novel by Gottfried August Bürger.