Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Name: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Adventure, Action
Released: 1984-05-23
Rating: 7.4

May 23, 1984· 1h 58m

Adventure Action

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Harrison Ford Kate Capshaw Ke Huy Quan Amrish Puri Roshan Seth Philip Stone +75 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.4

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.4

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

19 reviews·Last updated 2d ago

Peak Moment

The rope bridge showdown

9.2at 1h 40m

Lowest Moment

Willie's constant screaming begins

5.5at 44m

Biggest Swing

The dramatic rise from Willie's irritating screaming (5.5) to the beloved mine cart chase sequence (9.0), showing how great action can overcome character frustrations

Temple of Doom divides audiences with its darker tone and annoying female lead, but delivers spectacular action sequences that rank among the series' best. While it suffers from weak character development and plot issues compared to Raiders, the film's relentless energy and iconic set pieces like the mine cart chase and bridge finale earn widespread praise.

19 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb