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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

โ€œRemarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,038 votes 2h 6m pg ComedyFantasyAdventure

#30 of 68 films from 1988 #830 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Terry Gilliam ยท Written by Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown, Gottfried August Bรผrger, Rudolph Erich Raspe

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Overview

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

Cast

John Nevilleas Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
Eric Idleas Desmond / Berthold
Sarah Polleyas Sally Salt
Oliver Reedas Vulcan
Charles McKeownas Rupert / Adolphus
Winston Dennisas Bill / Albrecht
Jack Purvisas Jeremy / Gustavus
Valentina Corteseas Queen Ariadne / Violet
Jonathan Pryceas The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
Bill Patersonas Henry Salt
Peter Jeffreyas Sultan
Uma Thurmanas Venus / Rose
Alison Steadmanas Daisy
Ray Cooperas Functionary

Facts

Release dateDecember 7, 1988
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” longer as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$46,630,000
Box office$8,083,123 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0096764

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Questions

How long is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,038 votes, which places it #30 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 57%) and #830 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was directed by Terry Gilliam. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Brazil (1985), Twelve Monkeys (1995).
Who stars in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
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; Winston Dennis as Bill / Albrecht.
What is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31650.

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