Willow 1988

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
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95%
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The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

Warwick Davis

as Willow

Val Kilmer

as Madmartigan

Joanne Whalley

as Sorsha

Patricia Hayes

as Raziel

Gavan O'Herlihy

as Airk

Phil Fondacaro

as Vohnkar

Pat Roach

as General Kael

Rick Overton

as Franjean

Kevin Pollak

as Rool

Billy Barty

as High Aldwin

Director:

Ron Howard

Writer:

Bob Dolman, George Lucas

Genres:

Fantasy,Adventure,Action

Release Date:

1988 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

126 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Willow

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Warwick Davis

as Willow

Val Kilmer

as Madmartigan

Joanne Whalley

as Sorsha

Patricia Hayes

as Raziel

Gavan O'Herlihy

as Airk

Phil Fondacaro

as Vohnkar

Pat Roach

as General Kael

Rick Overton

as Franjean

Kevin Pollak

as Rool

Billy Barty

as High Aldwin

Jean Marsh

as Queen Bavmorda

David Steinberg

as Meegosh

Tony Cox

as Vohnkar Warrior

Robert Gillibrand

as Vohnkar Warrior

Mark Northover

as Burglekutt

Maria Holvoe

as Cherlindrea

Julie Peters

as Kiaya

Mark Vande Brake

as Ranon

Dawn Downing

as Mims

Zulema Dene

as Ethna

Joanna Dickens

as Barmaid

Jennifer Guy

as The Wench

Ron Tarr

as Llug

Sallyanne Law

as Mother

Ruth Greenfield

as Elora Danan

Kate Greenfield

as Elora Danan

Fred Wood

as Druid (uncredited)

David Sibley

as Galladoorn Warrior (uncredited)

Arnold Lee

as Man in Tavern (uncredited)

Bob Ramsey

as Man in Tavern (uncredited)

Kenny Baker

as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

Jack Purvis

as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

Malcolm Dixon

as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

Craig Salisbury

as Nelwyn Jester (uncredited)

Alan Bennett

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Andrew Herd

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Ashley C. Williams

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Cheryl Howard

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Gerald Staddon

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Hayley Burroughs

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

John Cumming

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

John Ghavan

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Kim Davis

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Margarita Farrell

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Michael Henbury Ballan

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Nathan Phillips

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Nosher Powell

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Peter Burroughs

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Raymond Griffiths

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Rusty Goffe

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Sadie Corre

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Samantha Davis

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Stéphanie Lhorset

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Valerie Gale

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Willie Coppen

as Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)

Kenneth Coombs

as Nobleman (uncredited)

Gerry Crampton

as Nockmaar Lieutenant (uncredited)

Greg Powell

as Nockmaar Lieutenant (uncredited)

Edwin Alofs

as Villager (uncredited)

Paul Markham

as Villager (uncredited)

Didier Jean

as Villager (uncredited)

Owain Griffiths

as Villager (uncredited)

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