Willow

Name: Willow
Director: Ron Howard
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 1988-01-01
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Patricia Hayes, Gavan O'Herlihy

1988Dir. Ron Howard2h 6m

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Runtime2h 6m

Released1988

Budget$35M

Box office$57.3M

DirectorRon Howard

About This Movie

Willow is a fascinating blend of action, fantasy, and adventure, wrapped in Ron Howard's signature storytelling. The film taps into that classic good vs. evil vibe, with Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood, a character who feels genuinely relatable in his self-doubt. The pacing has a nice ebb and flow, from the quieter moments of Willow's life to the larger battles against Bavmorda's forces. The practical effects, especially the creature designs by Industrial Light & Magic, have this tangible quality that CGI often lacks. Val Kilmer brings a certain charm and wit to Madmartigan, which lightens the sometimes darker themes. It’s a unique piece of the late '80s fantasy landscape, where the whimsy feels grounded in the characters’ genuine struggles.

Released on May 20, 1988Runtime of 126 minutes, rated PGSpecial effects by ILM, notable for practical techniquesCinematography by Adrian Biddle lends a rich visual style