
Masters of the Universe(1987)
“A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth.”
Overview
When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.
Director
Gary Goddard
Studio
Pressman Film
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$17M
Cast

Dolph Lundgren
as He-Man

Frank Langella
as Skeletor

Billy Barty
as Gwildor

Jon Cypher
as Man-at-Arms

Courteney Cox
as Julie Winston

James Tolkan
as Lubic

Chelsea Field
as Teela

Robert Duncan McNeill
as Kevin

Christina Pickles
as Sorceress

Meg Foster
as Evil-Lyn
Tony Carroll
as Beastman
Pons Maar
as Saurod
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
Pressman Film • The Cannon Group • Golan-Globus Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Masters of the Universe?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Masters of the Universe (1987).
What is Masters of the Universe about?▼
When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.
Who directed Masters of the Universe?▼
Masters of the Universe was directed by Gary Goddard and released in 1987. It is a action, fantasy, science fiction film.
How long is Masters of the Universe?▼
Masters of the Universe has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Masters of the Universe?▼
The cast of Masters of the Universe includes Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor, Billy Barty as Gwildor, Jon Cypher as Man-at-Arms, Courteney Cox as Julie Winston and more.
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