Time Bandits(1981)
“…they didn’t make history, they stole it!”
Overview
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Director
Terry Gilliam
Studio
Handmade Films
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$42M
Cast
Craig Warnock
as Kevin
David Rappaport
as Randall
Kenny Baker
as Fidgit
Mike Edmonds
as Og
Malcolm Dixon
as Strutter
Tiny Ross
as Vermin
Jack Purvis
as Wally
Ian Holm
as Napoleon
John Cleese
as Robin Hood
Sean Connery
as King Agamemnon / Fireman
Michael Palin
as Vincent
Shelley Duvall
as Dame Pansy / Pansy
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$42M
Production Companies
Handmade Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Time Bandits?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Time Bandits (1981).
What is Time Bandits about?▼
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Who directed Time Bandits?▼
Time Bandits was directed by Terry Gilliam and released in 1981. It is a family, fantasy, science fiction, adventure, comedy film.
How long is Time Bandits?▼
Time Bandits has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Time Bandits?▼
The cast of Time Bandits includes Craig Warnock as Kevin, David Rappaport as Randall, Kenny Baker as Fidgit, Mike Edmonds as Og, Malcolm Dixon as Strutter and more.
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