Conan the Barbarian (1982): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Conan the Barbarian
Director: John Milius
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Released: 1982
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson

What Conan the Barbarian Is About

A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conan the Barbarian about?

A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting.

Where can I watch Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Barbarian is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Barbarian runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).

When did Conan the Barbarian come out?

Conan the Barbarian was released in 1982.

Who directed Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Barbarian was directed by John Milius.

Who stars in Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Barbarian stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman.

What is Conan the Barbarian's rating?

Conan the Barbarian holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.