Peter89Spencer
9/10Somehow, Dolph Lundgren portrayed He-Man brilliantly! This was an epic classic. And it had a young Courtney Cox!
Reviewed on July 25, 2021
Masters of the Universe(1987)
A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth.
5.9(1,166)1h 46m1987-08-07
ActionFantasyScience Fiction
Masters of the Universe Synopsis
When He-Man is driven from Eternia after Skeletor seizes Castle Grayskull, a stolen portal device strands the fight on Earth, where a pair of teenagers become entangled in a war that spans worlds.
Masters of the Universe (1987) is a action, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Gary Goddard, released on August 7, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Billy Barty and Jon Cypher. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 1,166 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Goddard
- Writers:
- David Odell
- Producers:
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- Hanania Baer
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Pressman Film, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Revenue:
- $17,336,370
- Status:
- Released
Masters of the Universe (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Masters of the Universe before you stream it.
Masters of the Universe Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Masters of the Universe.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
Skeletor Captures He-Man
Clip
The Cosmic Key
Clip
He-Man Rescues Gwildor
Clip
I HAVE The POWER!
Clip
Anthony De Longis Interview Clip
Featurette
Josh Olson on MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Featurette
Masters of the Universe Cast & Crew
Main 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
Tony Carroll
as Beastman
- Pons Maar
Pons Maar
as Saurod
Key crew
Directed by Gary Goddard, written by David Odell, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
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Masters of the Universe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 1,166 ratings.
GenerationofSwine
10/10Masters of the Universe, at least the cartoon and toys, were one of the reasons I am so happy I had a childhood in the 80s... along with GI Joe and Star Wars, they were some of the most defining things of 80s childhood play. And then this came out and we all felt a little cheated that we had a knock-off Orco, but totally excited that we had a movie we could see on the big screen. And we were young enough to not see…
Reviewed on January 12, 2023
Filipe Manuel Neto
2/10**The glorious "greasy sci-fi" of the 80s: who doesn't miss the days when a rough rubber mask was a good idea in a movie?** I'm not really a comic connoisseur. It was only when I read about this film that I realized that the characters had been taken from that literary universe and from a line of action toys created by the American company Mattel. This is something that helped me to understand the sheer confusion…
Reviewed on July 6, 2023
Vinicius Monteiro
3/10Watching some older adaptations takes a lot of patience. When we revisit movies based on classic 80s toy lines, we often find projects that lost their identity along the way. That's exactly the bitter taste *Masters of the Universe* leaves behind. You go in expecting cosmic greatness, but what you get is a suburban chase that barely hides its massive structural flaws. The movie has a major identity crisis and…
Reviewed on July 31, 2026
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Masters of the Universe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Masters of the Universe online?
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Masters of the Universe (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and History Vault, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Masters of the Universe?
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The main cast of Masters of the Universe (1987) includes Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Billy Barty, Jon Cypher and Courteney Cox. The film was directed by Gary Goddard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Masters of the Universe released?
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Masters of the Universe was released on August 7, 1987 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Masters of the Universe worth watching?
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Masters of the Universe (1987) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,166 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Masters of the Universe?
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Yes. The official Masters of the Universe trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.