Time Bandits
1981, English. Directed by Terry Gilliam.
…they didn’t make history, they stole it!
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,226 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 July 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $42M
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Time Bandits: quick answers
Is Time Bandits worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,226 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Time Bandits?
Time Bandits runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Time Bandits have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Time Bandits. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Time Bandits parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Time Bandits is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Time Bandits on?
Time Bandits isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Time Bandits?
If you liked Time Bandits, try Treasure Planet, Shorts, DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp.
Who directed Time Bandits?
Time Bandits (1981) was directed by Terry Gilliam and stars Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker.