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Masters of the Universe

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
41K
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POPULARITY
1,088
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Dolph Lundgren, Robert Duncan McNeill, and Courteney Cox in Masters of the Universe (1987)
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  • Fantasy
The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
41K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,088
1,084
  • Director
    • Gary Goddard
  • Writers
    • David Odell
    • Stephen Tolkin(rewrite)
    • Gary Goddard(rewrite)
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Frank Langella
    • Meg Foster
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gary Goddard
  • Writers
    • David Odell
    • Stephen Tolkin(rewrite)
    • Gary Goddard(rewrite)
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Frank Langella
    • Meg Foster
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 242User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    Masters of the Universe
    Trailer 1:39
    Masters of the Universe

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    Robert Duncan McNeill and Courteney Cox in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Dolph Lundgren in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Dolph Lundgren and Courteney Cox in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Dolph Lundgren and Billy Barty in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Robert Duncan McNeill, Meg Foster, and Anthony De Longis in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Frank Langella in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Meg Foster and Frank Langella in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Meg Foster in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Frank Langella in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Dolph Lundgren in Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Masters of the Universe (1987)
    Dolph Lundgren, Billy Barty, and Frank Langella in Masters of the Universe (1987)

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    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • He-Manas He-Man
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Skeletoras Skeletor
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Evil-Lynas Evil-Lyn
    Billy Barty
    Billy Barty
    • Gwildoras Gwildor
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Julie Winstonas Julie Winston
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Kevin Corriganas Kevin Corrigan
    Jon Cypher
    Jon Cypher
    • Duncan (Man-at-Arms)as Duncan (Man-at-Arms)
    Chelsea Field
    Chelsea Field
    • Teelaas Teela
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • Detective Lubicas Detective Lubic
    Christina Pickles
    Christina Pickles
    • Sorceress of Castle Grayskullas Sorceress of Castle Grayskull
    Tony Carroll
    • Beastmanas Beastman
    Pons Maar
    Pons Maar
    • Saurodas Saurod
    Anthony De Longis
    Anthony De Longis
    • Bladeas Blade
    • (as Anthony DeLongis)
    Robert Towers
    Robert Towers
    • Kargas Karg
    Barry Livingston
    Barry Livingston
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Jessica Nelson
    • Monicaas Monica
    Gwynne Gilford
    Gwynne Gilford
    • Mrs. Winstonas Mrs. Winston
    Walter Scott
    Walter Scott
    • Mr. Winstonas Mr. Winston
    • Director
      • Gary Goddard
    • Writers
      • David Odell
      • Stephen Tolkin(rewrite) (uncredited)
      • Gary Goddard(rewrite) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Frank Langella went on record in an interview stating that playing Skeletor was one of his favorite roles. His young son was a huge fan and was running around the house shouting "By the power of Grayskull," so he took the role for him. He wrote some of his own lines, like: "Tell me about the loneliness of good, He-Man. Is it equal to the loneliness of evil?"
    • Goofs
      When Karg leads Skeletor's troops charge into Gwildor's home, he tells his men to "find the key". It is impossible for him to have known about a second cosmic key as his superiors did not even know until shortly later on.
    • Quotes

      Skeletor: Where are they? Where are your friends now? Tell me about the loneliness of good, He-Man. Is it equal to the loneliness of evil?

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene at the end of the closing credits have ended: Skeletor pops up from the waters of the pit he was thrown in, and says "I'll be back!"
    • Connections
      Featured in Soirée spéciale Dolph Lundgren: Le Doc (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Purple Haze
      Written and Performed by Jimi Hendrix
      Courtesy of Bella Godiva Music

    User reviews242

    Review
    Top review
    are you all nuts??
    I can't believe how many positive comments there are for this movie!! This movie may have single-handedly ruined my childhood. Okay, exaggeration, but come on, the plot, script, and acting are nowhere near the level of a decent, "real" movie. It makes "Batman and Robin" look good!!

    The comparison to "Beastmaster 2" in the sarcastic comment below is accurate. It's just as bad in terms of plot/acting/script, and it actually makes the same mistake: setting most of the action on Earth rather than in the fantasy atmosphere of the original. By this one action, they take everything that made the cartoon exciting to kids and flush it down the toilet.

    A real stinker!!
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    • dcarrano
    • Jul 2, 2000

    FAQ11

    • How was the after credits scene filmed?
    • What was that pink liquid Skeletor fell into?
    • Where is She-Ra?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • He-Man and The Masters of the Universe
    • Filming locations
      • Whittier, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Golan-Globus Productions
      • Pressman Film
      • Cannon Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,336,370
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,883,168
      • Aug 9, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,336,370
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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