The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

Born with the courage of an eagle, the strength of a black tiger, and the power of a god.

Directed by Don Coscarelli

Produced by Leisure Investment Company, Beastmaster NV

1982118 min6.3 / 10

A sword-and-sorcery revenge tale built on magical animal companionship and heroic action, with a mix of dark violence and earnest adventure.

Dar, the son of a king, is hunted by a priest after his birth and grows up in another family. When he becomes a grown man, his new father is murdered by savages and he discovers that he has the ability to communicate with animals, which leads him on a quest for revenge against his father's killers.

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  • Is The Beastmaster violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Beastmaster scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Beastmaster end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Beastmaster sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Beastmaster easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity44

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Surprise48

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Love35

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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