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Masters of the Universe(1987)

1h 46mAction, Fantasy, Science FictionEnglish
5.8/10
1,052 user ratings

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

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Cast

Dolph Lundgren

Dolph Lundgren

as He-Man

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

as Skeletor

Billy Barty

Billy Barty

as Gwildor

Jon Cypher

Jon Cypher

as Man-at-Arms

Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox

as Julie Winston

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

as Lubic

Chelsea Field

Chelsea Field

as Teela

Robert Duncan McNeill

Robert Duncan McNeill

as Kevin

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles

as Sorceress

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

as Evil-Lyn

Tony Carroll

as Beastman

Pons Maar

as Saurod

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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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