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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a 1989 action adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Sean Connery, Alison Doody and Harrison Ford. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $474.2 million worldwide on a $48 million budget. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1990. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

IMDb rating
8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
worldwide gross
$474.2M
award nominations
4
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Steven Spielberg
Genres
Action , Adventure
Original language
English
Budget
$48M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade About?

The premise of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A legendary archaeologist's quest for the Holy Grail becomes a deeply personal journey, forcing him to confront his father and the complex history of their family. Facing perilous traps and ruthless enemies, Indiana Jones must navigate treacherous paths to uncover the secrets of the sacred cup. The stakes are incredibly high as he races against a formidable foe to claim the Grail and its power.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Themes & Keywords

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  • holy grail
  • father son relationship
  • revolver
  • nazi
  • castle
  • rat
  • decapitation
  • obsession
  • venice italy
  • knight
  • origin of hero
  • indiana jones character
+38 more
  • year 1912
  • death
  • german soldier
  • fighter plane
  • good versus evil
  • desert
  • horse
  • horseback riding
  • sinking ship
  • transcript
  • fireplace
  • painting
  • myth
  • yarn
  • blonde
  • staircase
  • fascism
  • man wears a fez
  • music by john williams
  • male protagonist
  • airplane
  • father son reunion
  • quest adventure
  • hero
  • europe
  • ancient
  • childhood
  • hostage
  • man with a beard
  • tied up
  • university
  • teacher
  • diary
  • map
  • love interest
  • leap of faith
  • younger version of character
  • femme fatale
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Cast & crew

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Cast

Sean Connery leads the cast, with Alison Doody and Harrison Ford. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

From the director

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More films directed by Steven Spielberg, best-rated first: Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, The Fabelmans and Jaws.

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Ratings

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

Plot

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Plot Summary

What happens in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery) is the renowned father of Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr. As an ardent archaeologist, his passion for ancient artifacts has been inherited by his adventurous son, who, as a young Boy Scout in 1912, embarks on a scouting expedition in the majestic Utah mountains. During this adventure, he encounters a band of thieves who are illicitly plundering the nation’s heritage, specifically the Cross of Coronado, a priceless relic dating back to the 1520s, hidden within an ancient cave. Firmly believing that national treasures deserve a place in a museum, Indy takes it upon himself to recover the artifact.

Full summary

The whole story of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, scene by scene

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Box office

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Box Office & Budget

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade grossed $474.2 million worldwide on a $48 million budget, 9.9 times what it cost. $197.2 million came from the US and Canada and $277 million (58%) from the rest of the world.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$474.2M

9.9× its budget

US & Canada
$197.2M
International
$277M
Budget
$48M
US & Canada 42% Rest of the world 58%
Awards

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Awards & Nominations

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade earned 4 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1990. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 1990.

4 nominations2 ceremonies

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    BAFTA 1990 3 nominations
    • Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Sean Connery
    • Nominated Best Sound
    • Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
    • Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Sean Connery
Videos

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Trailers & Videos

19 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 10 clips, 3 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 19 videos
Trailer
  • Trailer Paramount Movies Trailer
  • Trailer Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade - Theatrical Trailer Remastered in 4K HDR
  • Teaser Fathom Events Spot
  • Clip Movie Clip - Young Indy
Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What artifact does Indiana Jones steal during his first adventure in 1912?

Cars

Cars in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

28 cars on screen, including the 1954 Citroën 11 Légère Cabriolet and the 1949 Citroën Type 23.

All 28 cars
  • 1954 Citroën 11 Légère Cabriolet in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1954 Citroën 11 Légère Cabriolet Important role
  • 1949 Citroën Type 23 in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1949 Citroën Type 23 Important role
  • 1988 Dnepr MT-11 in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1988 Dnepr MT-11 Important role
  • 1920 Ford Model T in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1920 Ford Model T Important role
Details

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Also Known As

52 alternative titles, including “Indiana Jones og det sidste korstog” and “Indiana Jones 3 - La dernière Croisade”.

Also known as
  • Indiana Jones og det sidste korstog
  • Indiana Jones 3 - La dernière Croisade
  • Indiana Jones 3: The Last Crusade
  • Indiana Jones y La Ultima Cruzada
  • 夺宝奇兵3
  • Indiana Jones 3: La última cruzada
  • Индиана Джонс и последний крестовый поход
  • Indiana Džounsas 3
  • 인디아나 존스 3
  • Indiana Jones 3 - E L'Ultima Crociata
  • La última cruzada
  • Indiana Jones 3 - Der letzte Kreuzzug
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  • 03 Indiana Jones a Poslední křížová výprava
  • Indiana Jones i Ostatnia Krucjata
  • Indiana Jones og det siste korstog
  • 奪寶奇兵3:聖戰奇兵
  • Indiana Jones i posljednji križarski rat
  • 夺宝奇兵3:圣战奇兵
  • インディ・ジョーンズ 最後の聖戦
  • Indiana Jones und der letzte Kreuzzug
  • Indiana Jones e l'ultima crociata
  • Indiana Jones a posledná krížová výprava
  • Indiana Jones et la dernière croisade
  • Indiana Jones a Poslední křížová výprava
  • Indiana Jones ja viimeinen ristiretki
  • Indiana Jones e a Grande Cruzada
  • Indiana Jones y la última cruzada
  • Indiana Jones och det sista korståget
  • Indiana Jones és az Utolsó kereszteslovag
  • Indiana Jones: Son Macera
  • Индијана Џоунс и последњи крсташки поход
  • אינדיאנה ג'ונס ומסע הצלב האחרון
  • インディ・ジョーンズ/最後の聖戦
  • Ο Ιντιάνα Τζόουνς και η Τελευταία Σταυροφορία
  • Индиана Джоунс и последният кръстоносен поход
  • Indiana Jones și ultima cruciadă
  • 인디아나 존스: 최후의 성전
  • Indiana Jones e a Última Cruzada
  • Індіана Джонс і останній хрестовий похід
  • Indiana Jones i l’última croada
  • ขุมทรัพย์สุดขอบฟ้า 3 ศึกอภินิหารครูเสด
  • 聖戰奇兵
  • ایندیانا جونز و آخرین جنگجوی صلیبی
  • Indiana Džonss un pēdējais krusta karš
  • Indiana Džounsas ir paskutinis kryžiaus žygis
  • Indiana Jones và Cuộc Thập Tự Chinh Cuối Cùng
  • Indiana Jones i posljednji križarski pohod
  • Indiana Jones eta Azken Gurutzada
  • 奪寶奇兵之聖戰奇兵, ინდიანა ჯონსი და უკანასკნელი ჯვაროსნული ლაშქრობა
  • Indiana Jones in zadnji križarski pohod
  • Indiana Jones ja viimane ristiretk
  • इंडियाना जोन्स और आखिरी महायुद्ध

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FAQ

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade released?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was released on May 24, 1989.

Who directed Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Who is in the cast of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade stars Sean Connery, Alison Doody and Harrison Ford.

How much did Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade make at the box office?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade grossed $474.2 million worldwide ($197.2 million domestic, $277 million international) on a budget of $48 million.

How is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade rated?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.

Was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade nominated for any awards?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade have a post-credit scene?

No. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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