A world where heroes come in all sizes and adventure is the greatest magic of all.
The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.
Willow (1988) is a fantasy, adventure and action film directed by Ron Howard, released on May 20, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley and Patricia Hayes. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2,247 ratings.
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Warwick Davis
as Willow
Val Kilmer
as Madmartigan
Joanne Whalley
as Sorsha
Patricia Hayes
as Raziel
Gavan O'Herlihy
as Airk
Phil Fondacaro
as Vohnkar
Pat Roach
as General Kael
Rick Overton
as Franjean
Kevin Pollak
as Rool
Billy Barty
as High Aldwin
Jean Marsh
as Queen Bavmorda
David Steinberg
as Meegosh
Directed by Ron Howard, written by Bob Dolman and George Lucas, produced by Joe Johnston and Nigel Wooll.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2,247 ratings.
Warwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen "Bavmorda" (Jean Marsh). It has been foretold that this youngster will prove to be the undoing of the reign of terror that has permeated the land, and so this task is going to be perilous to say the least. Arriving at the crossroads, his townsfolk friends decide to abandon him…
Reviewed on April 21, 2023
**Warwick Davis' life movie isn't bad, but it's not really good either.** Fantasy cinema has experienced moments of brilliance thanks to the creativity of a good number of directors and screenwriters, and also due to the possibilities brought by technology. However, in the past, things were simpler: directors and technical teams of fantasy films were those people used to improvising a lot and thinking outside the…
Reviewed on June 9, 2023
After watching the film "Willow" for the first time, it was perceived as a corny yet lovable movie with entertaining moments, albeit with cheesy and lacking depth. While the film has its charm, it may not be one that warrants repeat viewings, as it falls short in terms of overall enjoyment. The storytelling and character development were deemed subpar, failing to create an enchanting or immersive experience as…
Reviewed on September 2, 2024
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The main cast of Willow (1988) includes Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Patricia Hayes and Gavan O'Herlihy. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Willow was released on May 20, 1988 and runs for 2h 6m.
Willow (1988) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2,247 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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