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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Play trailer 2:06 Poster for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade PG-13 Released May 24, 1989 2h 7m Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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An art collector appeals to Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. He learns that another archaeologist has disappeared while searching for the precious goblet, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones. The artifact is much harder to find than they expected, and its powers are too much for those impure in heart.
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Lighter and more comedic than its predecessor, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade returns the series to the brisk serial adventure of Raiders, while adding a dynamite double act between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times As I watched it, I felt a real delight, because recent Hollywood escapist movies have become too jaded and cynical, and they have lost the feeling that you can stumble over astounding adventures just by going on a hike with your Scout troop. Rated: 3.5/4 May 1, 2023 Full Review Caryn James New York Times Of the three Jones films, The Last Crusade may well become the sentimental favorite, the Indiana to end them all. May 1, 2023 Full Review Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch You suspect this movie Is going to be a great deal of fun from the very beginning, when River Phoenix, as the young Indiana Jones, snatches a jeweled cross from grave robbers and flees with it. May 1, 2023 Full Review Lewis Glazebrook Screen Rant Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade remains my favorite in the franchise thanks to its central duo, strong action scenes, and compelling story. Rated: 8/10 Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...a rightfully beloved film, a classic story of humble, heroic virtues against moronic, hive-mind evil…Among the action-set-pieces and last-minute rescues, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade ingeniously has its cake and eats it when it comes to belief... Rated: 5/5 Apr 6, 2025 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade closed the decade in style. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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HameZz O Wish they stopped doing them after this one. Why did they have to keep milking them? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Leisl M. S This has been a favorite since childhood - I grew up idolizing Indiana Jones. Therefore my review will be biased highly and I should not write one. Especially this particular Indiana Jones movies that I watched over and over as a kid. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Sheeve P The best Indiana Jones movie ever; Great story, great characters, great acting, etc. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Peter B Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade has earned a permanent spot in my top 10 favorite films of all time. I often find myself going back and forth on whether it surpasses the original—it’s that good. Seeing it in the theater for the first time on Father’s Day was unforgettable. There’s something about watching it on the big screen that reveals layers I’d never noticed before: the quiet glances, the subtle humor, the emotional undercurrents between the action scenes. What makes this film especially meaningful to me is the father-son dynamic at its core. It’s what transforms an adventure movie into something deeply personal. I still remember watching it at home with my dad—he never sat down, just stood behind the couch, fully invested. Classic dad move. Indiana Jones was probably his favorite character, and in some way, I think he saw himself in him—steadfast, clever, maybe a little stubborn, but always trying to do right. This film is more than just an adventure—it's a tribute to fatherhood. That’s why it’s my go-to Father’s Day movie. Here's to the dads who stood behind us, quietly backing us like Indy’s father did. Happy Father’s Day. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Robert F Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is an obvious classic, bringing back the fun, adventurous feel of the first film, completely separate from Temple of Doom. It’s a thrilling romp that shows a different side of Indy, constantly beraided by his father, Henry Jones Sr. The acting is decent, with Harrison Ford and Sean Connery shining, and the plot is great, weaving a fast-paced quest for the Holy Grail. It ain’t perfect, but it earns four stars for its nostalgic, crowd-pleasing charm. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Ian L The best of the lot, watched it so many times over the years and i still love it. 'I preferred the Austrian way better' "So did I" Brilliant. 😂 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An art collector appeals to Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. He learns that another archaeologist has disappeared while searching for the precious goblet, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones. The artifact is much harder to find than they expected, and its powers are too much for those impure in heart.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Robert Watts
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Boam, George Lucas, Menno Meyjes
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 1989, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jun 14, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$195.1M
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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