Raiders of the Lost Ark

Name: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Adventure, Action
Released: 1981-06-12
Rating: 8.4

June 12, 1981· 1h 55m

Adventure Action

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Harrison Ford Karen Allen Paul Freeman John Rhys-Davies Ronald Lacey Wolf Kahler +44 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.4

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.4

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

18 reviews·Last updated 2d ago

Peak Moment

The supernatural Ark unleashed

9.3at 1h 40m

Lowest Moment

Trapped with the snakes

7.5at 1h 08m

Biggest Swing

The film maintains consistently high sentiment with the biggest jump being from the snake pit sequence (7.5) to the beloved truck chase (9.0), showing how Spielberg expertly balances tension with exhilarating payoffs

Raiders of the Lost Ark maintains exceptional audience sentiment throughout its runtime, opening with a legendary temple sequence and sustaining excitement through expertly crafted action set pieces. The film peaks with its supernatural climax while never dropping below strong positive reception, representing a masterclass in adventure filmmaking that critics consistently praise for its practical stunts, charismatic performances, and perfect pacing.

18 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb