Conan the Destroyer

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Conan the Destroyer

PG

1984

1h 41m

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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In his second cinematic adventure, the mighty warrior Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tricked into working for the scheming Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas). Along with finding a mystical horn, Conan and his allies, which include the fierce fighter, Zula (Grace Jones), and the wisecracking sorcerer, Akiro (Mako), must protect the beautiful young Princess Jehnna (Olivia d'Abo). With deception and danger at every turn, Conan has to use all of his power to defeat the evil foes that stand in his way.

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Critics Consensus

Conan the Destroyer softens the edges that gave its predecessor gravitas, resulting in a campy sequel without the comparative thrills.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

08/28/2024

3/4

[My] affinity for Conan the Destroyer isn’t entirely due to nostalgia. This Hyborian Age expedition may be on the goofy side of the equation, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a heck of a lot of fun.

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

05/03/2022

Richard Fleischer's directing is as limp as the film's relentless attempts at comedy.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

10/23/2004

3/4

The first Conan movie, Conan the Barbarian, was a dark and gloomy fantasy about the shadows of prehistory. This second film is sillier, funnier, and more entertaining.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Feb 25

2/4

No worse than its predecessor, since its campy components at least take the edge off the tedious proceedings.

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

05/03/2023

2/5

Conan the Destroyer has all the hallmarks of a bad '80s fantasy movie -- cheesy special effects, unintentionally funny dialogue, and sets that look like they were left over from bad heavy metal music videos.

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Alan Jones

Starburst

08/02/2022

Insubstantial... lightweight, but mindlessly entertaining.

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Bill E

@Billwill 4d

A film with Arnold is good because of his muscles.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 18

While both Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Conan the Destroyer (1984) share the same legendary character, the 1982 film stands far above in terms of tone, atmosphere, and overall impact. It feels more grounded, intense, and iconic, which makes it the definitive Conan experience for me. In comparison, Conan the Destroyer takes a more lighthearted, adventure-focused approach. While that makes it more accessible, it also reduces the grit and weight that made the first film so memorable. It never quite reaches the same level of immersion or intensity. Overall, I still enjoy Conan the Destroyer for what it is, but it doesn't surpass its predecessor. It’s a decent fantasy sequel, just lacking the raw power of the original. I’d give it a 5/10.

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Robert M

@DK-Orion Mar 15

Classic Arnold. I loved it.

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Darren P

@RT32467907 Sep 20

Great movie Arnold Schwarzenegger great action star

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Peter W

@RT12077588 Sep 2

Overall, as a sequel, Conan the Destroyer successfully delivers an entertaining fantasy adventure that doesn't require much thinking. The dedication of the actors to the storyline and poorly written lines of dialogue is undeniable. Watching Conan and his crew fight through castles and against various monsters is enjoyable thanks to the remarkable visuals, the majestic sound effects and the epic score by Basil Poledouris. This film is pure fun and shouldn't be taken seriously.

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Thom N

@RT68992806 06/13/2025

The producers' idea to lower the violence and increase the humor results in a beautifully strange mishmash. I personally felt it came together very nicely, and visually it is unbelievably stunning, even 40 years later. More silly and odd stuff from emeritus Marvel editor Roy Thomas (who I recently saw in a Q&A at 2Rivers Con, and who was a funny guy and very candid). The seemingly random celebrity features are a little off-putting at first, but Grace Jones really was a great casting for this role. A lot more mid-80s humor than I expected, but it came together to make some real cine-magic.

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Synopsis

In his second cinematic adventure, the mighty warrior Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tricked into working for the scheming Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas). Along with finding a mystical horn, Conan and his allies, which include the fierce fighter, Zula (Grace Jones), and the wisecracking sorcerer, Akiro (Mako), must protect the beautiful young Princess Jehnna (Olivia d'Abo). With deception and danger at every turn, Conan has to use all of his power to defeat the evil foes that stand in his way.

Director: Richard Fleischer
Producer: Raffaella De Laurentiis, Edward R. Pressman
Screenwriter: Robert E. Howard, Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Stanley Mann
Distributor: MCA/Universal Home Video, Universal Pictures
Production Co: De Laurentiis
Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 11, 2015
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Stereo