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Highlander

1986 · 116 min

A stylish, sword-clashing fantasy that leaps between centuries, blending romantic melancholy with campy villainy and a rocking soundtrack.

Directed by
Russell Mulcahy
Genres
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Tagline
There can be only one.
Overview
He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
How it feels
Campy, romantic, melancholic and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Identity, love, immigration, fate
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Russell Mulcahy
Genres
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
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How it feels

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Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour4
Realism3
Romance5
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
adventure, action, fantasy
Directed by
Russell Mulcahy
Written by
Gregory Widen, Larry Ferguson, Peter Bellwood
Starring
Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Sean Connery, Beatie Edney, Alan North, Jon Polito, Sheila Gish
Music
Michael Kamen
Cinematography
Gerry Fisher
Runtime
116 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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