Ladyhawke

Name: Ladyhawke
Director: Richard Donner
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alfred Molina, John Wood

1985Dir. Richard Donner2h 1m

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Runtime2h 1m

Released1985

Budget$20M

Box office$18.4M

DirectorRichard Donner

About This Movie

Ladyhawke is this curious blend of adventure and fantasy with a dash of romance. Richard Donner crafts a medieval world where the curse of love really takes center stage. The practical effects, especially the transformation scenes, have a certain charm, even if they feel a bit dated. Rutger Hauer as Navarre brings a brooding presence, while Michelle Pfeiffer's ethereal performance as Isabeau is something else. And then there's Matthew Broderick—his comedic timing provides a nice counterbalance to the heavier themes of longing and separation. The pacing has its moments of languor, typical of ’80s fantasy, but it all builds up to a pretty satisfying climax, even if it feels a bit straightforward. The score by Alan Parsons adds a unique flavor too, blending rock and orchestral that’s quite memorable.

Released by Universal Pictures in 1985.Filmed mainly in Italy and France, offering stunning backdrops.Score by Alan Parsons, blending orchestral and rock elements.Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer deliver standout performances.