Krull (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Krull is a 1983 action adventure film directed by Peter Yates, starring Liam Neeson, Alun Armstrong and Freddie Jones. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $16.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Krull About?
The premise of Krull without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the realm of Krull, a devastating evil known as the Beast has emerged, seizing Princess Lyssa and plunging the land into chaos. Determined to save her and end the Beast's reign, Prince Colwyn gathers a diverse group of warriors. Their quest leads them on a perilous journey to find the Glaive, a legendary weapon said to possess the power to defeat the monstrous foe and restore peace to the kingdom.
Krull Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cyclops
- giant spider
- sword and sorcery
- cult film
- good versus evil
- human turns into an animal
- magic
- monster
- quest
- magical weapon
- laser gun
- fictional planet
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- hero
- title spoken by character
- space opera
- heroism
- courage
- woman in jeopardy
- tough guy
- giant
- creature
- prince
- princess
- ambush
- weapon
- heroine
- flying horse
- prophecy
- teleportation
- fight to the death
- shapeshifter
- duel
- bandit
- boy
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- villain
- puppy
- tiger
- spiderweb
- fortress
- rescue
- king
- kingdom
- seer
- sword
- alien
- swamp
- swashbuckler
- dark fantasy
Krull Cast
Liam Neeson leads the cast, with Alun Armstrong and Freddie Jones. Directed by Peter Yates; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Yates
Also Starring in Krull
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Krull Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Krull 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Krull Plot Summary
What happens in Krull 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 the depths of outer space, a massive asteroid-like entity drifts idly above the planet Krull until it unexpectedly alters its path and descends upon its surface. As it lands, a terrifying swarm of formidable creatures known as Slayers emerges from the rocky fissures, unleashing chaos upon villages and cities. At the heart of this turmoil lies the sinister ruler of the Slayers, a gargantuan alien known as the Beast, who resides in the ominous Black Fortress. Ynyr, a mysterious elder, ominously shares a prophecy, foretelling that one day, a courageous young prince will rise to vanquish the Beast. Until such a time arrives, Krull remains trapped in a relentless cycle of fear and destruction.
Full summary
The whole story of Krull, scene by scene
Krull Box Office
Krull grossed $16.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.9M
- US & Canada
- $16.9M
Krull Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Krull (1983) (TV Spot)
How Well Do You Know Krull?
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 celestial entity threatens the planet Krull?
Krull Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Támadás a Krull bolygó ellen” and “ぎんがでんせつクルール”.
- Also known as
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- Támadás a Krull bolygó ellen
- ぎんがでんせつクルール
- Крулл
- Planeta Krull
- Krull - Além da Imaginação
- Κρουλ
- Крул
- 혹성의 위기
- 国王与怪兽
- Krull ja näkymätön vihollinen
- 銀河伝説クルール
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Movies Like Krull
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kull the Conqueror, Attack of the Gryphon and Starcrash.
Krull FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Krull, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Krull?
Krull runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Krull released?
Krull was released on July 29, 1983.
Who directed Krull?
Krull was directed by Peter Yates.
More films by Peter Yates Who is in the cast of Krull?
Krull stars Liam Neeson, Alun Armstrong and Freddie Jones, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Krull make at the box office?
Krull grossed $16.9 million worldwide.
How is Krull rated?
Krull has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Krull have a post-credit scene?
No. Krull has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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