The Last Unicorn

G

Released Nov 19, 1982

1h 24m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Animation

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77%

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26 Reviews

86%

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50,000+ Ratings

In this animated musical, the villainous King Haggard (Christopher Lee) plots to destroy all the world's unicorns. When a young unicorn (Mia Farrow) learns that she's in danger and that she may soon be the last of her kind, she leaves the safety of her protected forest and enlists the help of Schmendrick (Alan Arkin), a gentle, albeit clumsy, sorcerer. Together, they embark on a long and dangerous journey with one goal: to defeat Haggard and save the unicorns from extinction.

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Critics Consensus

The Last Unicorn lacks the fluid animation to truly sparkle as an animated epic, but offbeat characters and an affecting story make it one of a kind for the true believers.

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Alex McLevy

AV Club

The Last Unicorn will endure as a film for reasons both intellectual and aesthetic. It's full of rich ideas and revisions of outdated, sexist stereotypes, and thereby feels more modern than many animated classics.

Jun 13, 2019

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Variety Staff

Variety

The Last Unicorn represents a rare example of an animated kids' pic in which the script and vocal performances outshine the visuals.

Jul 6, 2010

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Some horrific moments (the mark of the best fairytales) and some sublimely witty lines.

Jun 24, 2006

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

The 1982 cartoon adaptation of The Last Unicorn blends genres and eras to bring the shocking challenge of beauty to the screen.

Dec 13, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

While it shows its age, it is carried along by a particularly strong story and a sophisticated script, a kind of anti-“Little Mermaid” fable where turning human is not necessarily the vaunted goal.

Dec 3, 2022

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Sarah Marrs

Lainey Gossip

You cannot appreciate The Last Unicorn with coldness in your heart, but if you are open to it, like the unicorn herself, it will show you something true. About life, about love, about loss, and about yourself most of all.

Nov 29, 2022

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I can’t in good conscience give this movie a higher rating. I just can’t.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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rose d

for the parents there are 1 hell 4 dam they show the harpie she has nipples the tree has large chest (equivalent to showing top of the chest) when the unicorn turn to a girl you briefly see her but the Harpi and the Red Bull Might scare the young ones maybe dont let the young ones see it but its ok for older children i loved it as a kid still do

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Eric M

Along with the Secret of NIMH and Rikki Tikki Tavi this animated classic still enriches me after 40 years. It's a truly wonderful story, characters, and animation, brought to life by the amazing voices of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Christopher Lee, Angela Lansbury, Tammy Grimes. The soundtrack by America ensures it will never be forgotten.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Cyns Corner

This was boring. SO boring and bland. I couldn't wait for it to be over.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Paige L

Beyond beautiful, tragic, like a storybook come to life. I don't know why I've never gotten around to watching this film but even though I am adult now, it made me feel childlike whimsy that I haven't experienced in a long time. A timeless masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Saturn I

What would do if you discovered you were the last of your kind, and it was up to you to save your fellow magical bloodline? The Last Unicorn is a beautifully animated somber fantasy film. It boldly takes on the challenges of dark themes of children's 80's animation. Plunging forward that we are not afraid to talk about the quest of self identity , death, bravery, regret , friendship and sacrificial love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Synopsis

In this animated musical, the villainous King Haggard (Christopher Lee) plots to destroy all the world's unicorns. When a young unicorn (Mia Farrow) learns that she's in danger and that she may soon be the last of her kind, she leaves the safety of her protected forest and enlists the help of Schmendrick (Alan Arkin), a gentle, albeit clumsy, sorcerer. Together, they embark on a long and dangerous journey with one goal: to defeat Haggard and save the unicorns from extinction.

Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer: Jules Bass, Michael Pakleppa, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Screenwriter: Peter S. Beagle
Distributor: Jensen Farley Pictures
Production Co: Incorporated Television Company, Rankin/Bass Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 24m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround

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