The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
“Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.”
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Made in Europe Amazon Channel, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a 1988 English-language fantasy, adventure and comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam. The cast is led by John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was produced by Columbia Pictures, Prominent Features, and Laura Film and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on December 7, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $47 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Writers
- Charles McKeown, Terry Gilliam
- Release date
- December 7, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $47 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Prominent Features, Laura Film
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen cast & crew
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Charles McKeown and Terry Gilliam.
The cast features John Neville as Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen, Eric Idle as Desmond / Berthold, Sarah Polley as Sally Salt, Oliver Reed as Vulcan, Charles McKeown as Rupert / Adolphus, and Winston Dennis as Bill / Albrecht.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Giuseppe Rotunno, and it was produced by Thomas Schühly and Jake Eberts.
Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen worth watching?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,010 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, adventure, and comedy, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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Cast of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
John Neville
Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
Eric Idle
Desmond / Berthold
Sarah Polley
Sally Salt
Oliver Reed
Vulcan
Charles McKeown
Rupert / Adolphus
Winston Dennis
Bill / Albrecht
Jack Purvis
Jeremy / Gustavus
Valentina Cortese
Queen Ariadne / Violet
Jonathan Pryce
The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
Bill Paterson
Henry Salt
Peter Jeffrey
Sultan
Uma Thurman
Venus / Rose
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Adventures of Baron Munchausen in United States?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen in?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen rated?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,010 ratings.
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