Time Bandits
"…they didn’t make history, they stole it!"
Originally released in 1981. Time Bandits is a family/fantasy film. directed by Terry Gilliam.
Starring Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, and Kenny Baker
Synopsis
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,105 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$42.4M
8.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $42,365,581
Production Companies
- Handmade Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Time Bandits about?
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fa...
Who directed Time Bandits?
Time Bandits was directed by Terry Gilliam.
How long is Time Bandits?
Time Bandits has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Time Bandits released?
Time Bandits was released on July 13, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Time Bandits?
The main cast of Time Bandits includes Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Mike Edmonds, Malcolm Dixon.
Is Time Bandits worth watching?
Time Bandits has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,105 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.