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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984): Cast & Ratings
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 action adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford and Kate Capshaw. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $333.1 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Visual Effects, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $28M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom About?
The premise of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this thrilling prequel, Indiana Jones finds himself embroiled in a dangerous mission to recover stolen children and a sacred stone. Teaming up with a charismatic singer and a resourceful boy, he ventures into the heart of India, facing perilous traps, unsettling rituals, and a sinister cult within an ancient temple. The adventure showcases Indy's resourcefulness and bravery as he confronts a powerful and malevolent force.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- india
- prequel
- shanghai china
- year 1935
- 1930s
- indiana jones character
- screaming woman
- blockbuster
- wilhelm scream
- showgirl
- blonde woman
- baseball cap
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- footbridge
- woman in pose
- part of series
- cult
- gangster
- white dinner jacket
- beating heart
- belching
- british empire
- heart ripped out
- eating monkey brains
- voodoo doll
- snake
- human sacrifice
- white savior
- hand through chest
- boy elephant relationship
- lifting a male into the air
- racism
- studio logo segues into film
- flight
- automatic weapon
- weapon
- explosion
- driving
- driving a car
- car
- evil
- good versus evil
- journey
- dance
- dancer
- stage
- beggar
- fan
- chinese music
- mustached man
- prayer
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Cast & crew
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Cast
Harrison Ford leads the cast, with Kate Capshaw. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Director Steven Spielberg
Ratings
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 73% User score
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Plot
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Plot Summary
What happens in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1935, Indiana Jones narrowly evades capture by the infamous crime lord, Lao Che in Shanghai. Accompanied by the resourceful eleven-year-old sidekick, Short Round and the glamorous nightclub singer, Willie Scott, Indiana manages to flee on a plane—unbeknownst to them, it is owned by Lao. Unfortunately, the pilots abandon the plane, leaving it to crash over the treacherous Himalayas. However, the trio miraculously escapes using an inflatable boat and rides the tumultuous river below.
Full summary
The whole story of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, scene by scene
Box office
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Box Office & Budget
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom grossed $333.1 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, 12 times what it cost. $179.9 million came from the US and Canada and $153.2 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$333.1M
12× its budget
- US & Canada
- $179.9M
- International
- $153.2M
- Budget
- $28M
US & Canada 54%
Rest of the world 46%
Awards
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Awards & Nominations
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom won 1 Oscar, including Visual Effects, and 2 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1985, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
2 wins12 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1985 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Special Visual Effects
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Sound
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Oscars 1985 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Visual Effects
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Saturn Awards 1985 6 nominations- Nominated Best Actor
- Nominated Best Costumes
- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Make-up
- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Videos
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Trailer Paramount Movies Trailer
- Teaser Teaser
- Featurette Ti West on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
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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Details
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Also Known As
56 alternative titles, including “Indiana Jones II: El Templo Maldito” and “Indiana Jones 2”.
- Also known as
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- Indiana Jones II: El Templo Maldito
- Indiana Jones 2
- Indiana Jones og templets forbandelse
- Indiana Jones 2: The Temple of Doom
- Indiana Jones 2 - Et Le temple maudit
- Tuomion temppeli
- Indiana Jones y El Templo de la Perdición
- 夺宝奇兵2
- Indiana Jones 2: El templo maldito
- Индиана Джонс 2
- Индиана Джонс и Храм Судьбы
- Indiana Džounsas 2
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- 인디아나 존스 2
- Indiana Jones 2 - E Il Tempio Maledetto
- Indiana Jones 2 - Tempel des Todes
- Indiana Jones i Świątynia Przeznaczenia
- Indiana Jones og de fordømtes tempel
- 奪寶奇兵2：魔域奇兵
- インディ・ジョーンズ/魔宮の伝説
- インディ・ジョーンズ 魔宮の伝説
- Indiana Jones und der Tempel des Todes
- Indiana Jones e il tempio maledetto
- Indiana Jones a chrám skazy
- Indiana Jones et le Temple maudit
- Indiana Jones a Chrám zkázy
- Indiana Jones e o Templo Perdido
- Indiana Jones y el templo maldito
- Indiana Jones: Kamçılı Adam
- Indiana Jones och de fördömdas tempel
- Indiana Jones i Świątynia Zagłady
- Indiana Jones és a Végzet temploma
- 夺宝奇兵2：魔域奇兵
- Индијана Џоунс и уклети храм
- אינדיאנה ג'ונס והמקדש הארור
- インディ・ジョーンズ／魔宮の伝説
- Ο Ιντιάνα Τζόουνς και ο Ναός του Χαμένου Θησαυρού
- Индиана Джоунс и храмът на обречените
- Indiana Jones ja tuomion temppeli
- Indiana Jones i el temple maleït
- Indiana Jones și templul blestemat
- 인디아나 존스: 마궁의 사원
- Indiana Jones e o Templo da Perdição
- Індіана Джонс і Храм долі
- ขุมทรัพย์สุดขอบฟ้า 2 ถล่มวิหารเจ้าแม่กาลี
- 魔宮傳奇
- ایندیانا جونز و معبد مرگ
- Indiana Jones 2: El Templo de la Perdición
- Indiana Džonss un Likteņa templis
- Indiana Džounsas ir lemties šventykla
- Indiana Jones và Ngôi Đền Chết Chóc
- Indiana Jones i ukleti hram
- Indiana Jones eta Zorigaiztoko Tenplua
- 奪寶奇兵之魔域奇兵, ინდიანა ჯონსი და ბედისწერის ტაძარი
- Indiana Jones ja hukatuse tempel
- Indiana Jones in tempelj smrti
- इंडियाना जोन्स और कपाल की सल्तनत
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FAQ
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom released?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released on May 23, 1984.
Who directed Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was directed by Steven Spielberg.
More films by Steven Spielberg Who is in the cast of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom stars Harrison Ford and Kate Capshaw.
How much did Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom make at the box office?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom grossed $333.1 million worldwide ($179.9 million domestic, $153.2 million international) on a budget of $28 million.
How is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom rated?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom win?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom won 2 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Special Visual Effects at the BAFTA 1985.
Does Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom have a post-credit scene?
No. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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