Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982, English. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
The return of the great adventure.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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7.9/10 from 14,217 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Part of a series
Indiana Jones: watch order
Cast & crew
- Steven SpielbergDirector
- Harrison FordIndiana Jones
- Karen AllenMarion Ravenwood
- Paul FreemanDr. René Belloq
- John Rhys-DaviesSallah
- Ronald LaceyMajor Arnold Toht
- Wolf KahlerColonel Dietrich
- Anthony HigginsGobler
- Denholm ElliottDr. Marcus Brody
- Alfred MolinaSatipo
- Vic TablianBarranca / Monkey Man
- Don FellowsCol. Musgrove
- William HootkinsMajor Eaton
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $390M
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After Raiders of the Lost Ark
What comes next in the series.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeNext in the series
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989 · 7.9/10
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008 · 6.0/10
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023 · 6.5/10
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2008 · 6.0/10
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 · 7.3/10
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The Jewel of the Nile
1985 · 6.2/10
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023 · 6.5/10
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2004 · 6.7/10
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: quick answers
What comes after Raiders of the Lost Ark?
Next in the series: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 14,217 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Raiders of the Lost Ark?
Raiders of the Lost Ark runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Raiders of the Lost Ark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Raiders of the Lost Ark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Raiders of the Lost Ark is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Raiders of the Lost Ark on?
Raiders of the Lost Ark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Raiders of the Lost Ark?
If you liked Raiders of the Lost Ark, try Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Jewel of the Nile.
Who directed Raiders of the Lost Ark?
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1982) was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman.