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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Play trailer 1:49 Poster for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider PG-13 Released Jun 15, 2001 1h 40m Adventure Action Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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This live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of Eidos Interactive's phenomenally successful "Tomb Raider" game series. It is one woman's fearless quest criss-crossing the globe, in an amazing attempt to save the world.
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Angelina Jolie is perfect for the role of Lara Croft, but even she can't save the movie from a senseless plot and action sequences with no emotional impact.

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Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is incredibly silly. So silly in fact, that you just have to respect it. Feb 3, 2016 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Some great action sequences, but not much else. Rated: 2/5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader [A] movie based on a video game that's unafraid to look absurd but lacks the self-conviction needed to come off as camp. Apr 12, 2010 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) A thoroughly numb and insulting excuse for an adventure. Rated: D- Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Where's the quickening of the pulse, the racing of the heart, the holding of the breath? With Lara Croft Tomb Raider, the most a viewer can expect is the numbing of the brain and the closing of the eyelids. Rated: 2/4 Jun 6, 2021 Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Jolie was in tip top shape for this role, and she did a very good job bringing this video game icon to life. Rated: 2.5/5 Jun 1, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Oliver J A great Action flick. i’m a big fan of tomb raider and i hadn’t seen this movie for years, so upon rewatching it i was pleasantly surprised with how good angelina is as the classic lara croft from 1997-2003, her mannerisms and way she looks and dresses are a spitting image of classic lara, although the story is pretty generic, the action scenes are great and just what you’d expect from a tomb raider film, angelina jolie plays the role perfectly and it’s exactly what you’d imagine classic lara to be film wise, Not just a great movie adaptation of a video game but a great action movie that does the character justice and you can sit back and enjoy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Sensuality and Action/Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $131,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review André C Angelina Jolie is a great classic Lara Croft but that's it. That alone is the only thing about the movie. You'll probably enjoy the movie if you like silly early 2000s movies. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Justin W You know you will get good adventure action from Joli and that's exactly what you get here. A good bedtime story, fast-paced plots and dynamic characters, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. Joli's ability to weave intricate tales filled with suspense and excitement makes her work a reliable choice for adventure action enthusiasts. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Pedro Henrique C Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) has serious script and direction problems, but some lovers and fans still love this absurd film. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Charlene P In 2001, I was a 14 year old teenage girl who was glued to the screen playing the original Tomb Raider video games, watching Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in theaters felt like a dream come true. Angelina Jolie was the perfect casting choice at the time. With her striking physical resemblance to the character and that confident, no-nonsense attitude, she was Lara Croft—the version we knew from those early, iconic PlayStation adventures. Her performance brought the beloved digital archaeologist to life in a way that felt authentic and exciting, and also the sex appeal for many. What really stood out to me then—and still does today—was how much the movie felt like the video game itself. The straightforward plot, the exotic tombs, the mystical relics, and the action sequences were all reminiscent of what made the early Tomb Raider games so captivating. It didn’t try to be overly complex or philosophical—it simply delivered the thrills, puzzles, and sense of adventure we loved, in live action form. For many of us in 2001, that was exactly what we wanted. We didn’t care about deep character arcs or gritty realism—we wanted to feel like we were right there with Lara, dodging traps, uncovering secrets, and fighting off villains in style. And that’s what the film gave us. No matter what modern critics might say in hindsight, at the time, this movie was a major hit among fans and helped raise the bar for what we expected from video game adaptations. Tomb Raider: Lara Croft wasn’t just a movie—it was an experience that bridged the gap between the games we loved and the blockbuster thrills we craved. And for that, it holds a special place in my nostalgic heart. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of Eidos Interactive's phenomenally successful "Tomb Raider" game series. It is one woman's fearless quest criss-crossing the globe, in an amazing attempt to save the world.
Director
Simon West
Producer
Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Colin Wilson
Screenwriter
Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Simon West, Sara B. Cooper, Mike Werb, Michael Colleary
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Mutual Film Company
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Action/Violence)
Genre
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 15, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$131.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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