The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a 1989 action drama starring John Neville and Eric Idle. It is partly based on The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe and Gottfried August Bürger. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $8.1 million worldwide on a $46.6 million budget. It won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1990. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $46.6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen About?
The premise of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen without spoilers, adapted from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe and Gottfried August Bürger. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 18th century, a theatrical production of the fantastical tales of Baron Munchausen causes disruption. The Baron himself (John Neville) appears, claiming his actual experiences are even more unbelievable than the play depicts. Threatened by the Turkish army, he embarks on a series of extraordinary adventures, challenging perceptions of reality and blurring the boundary between truth and elaborate storytelling, as he strives to protect the city.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1700s
- sea monster
- siege
- journey to the moon
- goddess
- floating head
- battle
- cult film
- surrealism
- europe
- eunuch
- rejuvenation
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- torture
- death character
- moon
- narcissism
- ottoman empire
- character name as title
- baron munchhausen character
- five word title
- psychotronic film
- all star cast
- written by cast member
- reference to hephaestus the greek deity
- pipe organ
- steampunk
- anti hero
- picaresque
- 18th century
- co written by director
- slimehouse
- steampunk fantasy
- globetrotting adventure
- epic adventure
- quest adventure
- istanbul turkey
- surreal comedy
- dark comedy
- steampunk sci fi
- maximalism
- kaiju
- cameo appearance
- little girl
- beauty and the beast scenario
- adult fairy tale
- bravery
- audience
- henchman
- horse jumps out a window
- fish
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Cast
John Neville leads the cast, with Eric Idle.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 69 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Plot Summary
What happens in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a war-torn city in Europe during the “Age of Reason,” a large Ottoman army is poised to invade. Amidst this tension, a whimsical theatrical production of Baron Munchausen’s life unfolds. In the audience, The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson, the mayor, is determined to uphold the city’s values of reason and order. He shockingly orders the execution of a brave soldier, claiming that such heroics demoralize others.
Full summary
The whole story of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, scene by scene
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Box Office & Budget
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen grossed $8.1 million worldwide on a $46.6 million budget, 17% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$8.1M
17% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $8.1M
- Budget
- $46.6M
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Awards & Nominations
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1990.
3 wins4 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1990 3 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Won Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Josh Olson on THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN
How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
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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Who interrupts the play with claims of being the real Baron Munchausen?
Cars in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
23 cars on screen, including the 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner and the 1976 Cadillac Funeral Coach.
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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Main role -
1976 Cadillac Funeral Coach Important role -
1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1971 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Paroni Münchausenin seikkailut” and “Baron von Munchausens äventyrer”.
- Also known as
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- Paroni Münchausenin seikkailut
- Baron von Munchausens äventyrer
- Les Aventures du baron de Münchhausen
- 吹牛大王历险记
- Münchausen báró kalandjai
- Le avventure del Barone di Munchausen
- Die Abenteuer des Baron Münchhausen
- Les Aventures du baron de Münchausen
- Las aventuras del Barón Munchausen
- Baron Münchausens äventyr
- Приключения барона Мюнхгаузена
- Dobrodružství Barona Prášila
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- Verdens største løgnhals, ბარონ მიუნჰაუზენის თავგადასავალი
- Οι Περιπέτειες του Βαρώνου Μυνχάουζεν
- A Fantástica Aventura do Barão
- バロン
- 终极天将
- הרפתקאות הברון מינכהאוזן
- Baron Munchausen'in Maceraları
- Приключенията на барон Мюнхаузен
- Пустоловине барона Минхаузена
- Przygody barona Munchausena
- As Aventuras do Barão Munchausen
- 바론의 대모험
- Пригоди барона Мюнхгаузена
- Les aventures du baron Munchausen
- Paroni von Münchhausenin seikkailut
- Baron Munchausens eventyr
- Dobrodružstvá baróna Prášila
- 終極天將
- Les aventures del baró Munchausen
- บารอน มันเชาเซ่น ศึกมหัศจรรย์
- Avanture baruna Munchhausena
- Barono Miunchauzeno nuotykiai
- Aventurile baronului Munchausen
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Movies Like The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen and The Very Same Munchhausen.
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The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen 1979 -
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen 1962 -
The Very Same Munchhausen 1979 -
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box 2014 -
The Mummy 1999 -
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad 1974 -
Munchie 1992 -
The Mummy 2017 -
The Secret of the Selenites 1983 -
The Emperor and the Golem 1952 -
Meet the Baron 1933 -
The Baron Against the Demons 2006
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Adventures of Baron Munchausen released?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was released on March 10, 1989.
Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen stars John Neville and Eric Idle.
How much did The Adventures of Baron Munchausen make at the box office?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen grossed $8.1 million worldwide on a budget of $46.6 million.
How is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen rated?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has 69 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen based on a book?
Yes. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is partly adapted from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe and Gottfried August Bürger.
What awards did The Adventures of Baron Munchausen win?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1990.
Does The Adventures of Baron Munchausen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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