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Time Bandits

1981 · 116 min · Director: Terry Gilliam

Time Bandits (1981) is a family film, directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Craig Warnock and David Rappaport. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

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Craig Warnock Craig Warnock David Rappaport David Rappaport Kenny Baker Kenny Baker Mike Edmonds Mike Edmonds Malcolm Dixon Malcolm Dixon Tiny Ross Tiny Ross

What Time Bandits Is About

Terry Gilliam's 1981 film follows a boy who joins a band of thieves who come out of his wardrobe. They carry a map of time. Each stop is another age. The film divides its adventure into episodes; the narrative makes the adult world look absurd through a child's eyes. The director wrote the screenplay with Michael Palin. John Cleese and Sean Connery appear briefly. The ending is harsh for a children's film. Who it's for: those who like strange fantasy adventure. Who it's not for: small children; the close is sudden and unsettling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time Bandits about?

Terry Gilliam's 1981 film follows a boy who joins a band of thieves who come out of his wardrobe. They carry a map of time.

Where can I watch Time Bandits?

Time Bandits is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Time Bandits?

Time Bandits runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).

When did Time Bandits come out?

Time Bandits was released in 1981.

Who directed Time Bandits?

Time Bandits was directed by Terry Gilliam.

Who stars in Time Bandits?

Time Bandits stars Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Mike Edmonds.

What is Time Bandits's rating?

Time Bandits holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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