Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

PG

1984

1h 58m

Adventure

Action

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The second of the Lucas/Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or so before the events in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indy needs to retrieve a precious gem and several kidnapped young boys on behalf of a remote East Indian village. This time he teams up with a nightclub singer and a 12-year-old boy.

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Critics Consensus

It may be too "dark" for some, but Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom remains an ingenious adventure spectacle that showcases one of Hollywood's finest filmmaking teams in vintage form.

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James Jackson

The Times (UK)

Jun 27, 2023

As souped-up matinee fare this has heaps of bugs, humour and chases, topped by Harrison Ford at his charismatic peak.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Apr 18, 2023

Steven Spielberg creates an atmosphere of happy disbelief: the more breathtaking and exhilarating the stunts are the funnier they are. Nobody has ever fused thrills and laughter in quite the way that he does here.

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

Apr 18, 2023

There is not much plot, but for two hours the supersonic action rarely lets up. As a result, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is even more deliriously funny than its predecessor, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Dec 15, 2025

The uptick in showy budget and meaner energy make this a unique entry in the franchise.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jul 7, 2023

3.5/4

Easily the most underrated film in the franchise, with its dark tone working perfectly in the context of its often macabre tale.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Jun 28, 2023

3.5/5

Spielberg directs this movie like there's no tomorrow, and Ford is perfect as always, but in hindsight, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" doesn't come close to being as satisfying as the first or third installments. Full review in Spanish.

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Suzanne

Jan 14, 2026

These re-releases of classic films are the best!! And theres nothing with more action than an Indiana Jones movie. Thanks, Fathom Events and local theaters for making these available.

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adam szmatula

Jan 8, 2026

always Great seeing an Indiana Jones movie in the theater

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John L

Jan 7, 2026

Fun movie taking me back to childhood. First time I noticed the name of the club was Obi Wan.

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Mike M

Jan 5, 2026

Thrill ride once it gets going and not a carbon copy of the original.

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Mark Anthony Leo

Jan 5, 2026

Me, Wife and 3 Boys Love it.

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DW

Jan 5, 2026

I cannot believe that so many people like this movie and give it 5 stars. This world is really sad and desensitized.

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Synopsis

The second of the Lucas/Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or so before the events in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indy needs to retrieve a precious gem and several kidnapped young boys on behalf of a remote East Indian village. This time he teams up with a nightclub singer and a 12-year-old boy.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Robert Watts
Screenwriter: George Lucas, Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 28, 2014
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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