Movie

Raiders of the Lost Ark

“The return of the great adventure.”

★ 7.9(13,768)19811h 55m

Raiders of the Lost Ark is streaming on Disney Plus, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Freeform and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 1981-06-12
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Box office: $389,925,971
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: Indiana Jones Collection

Raiders of the Lost Ark — trailer

About Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 movie in the Adventure and Action genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Paul Freeman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 13,768 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

Cast

Harrison Ford

Indiana Jones

Karen Allen

Marion Ravenwood

Paul Freeman

Dr. René Belloq

John Rhys-Davies

Sallah

Ronald Lacey

Major Arnold Toht

Wolf Kahler

Colonel Dietrich

Anthony Higgins

Gobler

Denholm Elliott

Dr. Marcus Brody

Alfred Molina

Satipo

Vic Tablian

Barranca / Monkey Man

Don Fellows

Col. Musgrove

William Hootkins

Major Eaton

Themes & keywords

egypttreasuremedallionswastikasaving the worldnepalhimalaya mountain rangecairomoseshatwhipleather jacketmediterraneanark of the covenantten commandments

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Raiders of the Lost Ark in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Raiders of the Lost Ark on Disney Plus, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Freeform and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand and Plex.

Is Raiders of the Lost Ark on Netflix?+

Raiders of the Lost Ark is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Freeform and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.

How long is Raiders of the Lost Ark?+

Raiders of the Lost Ark has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark?+

Raiders of the Lost Ark stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies and Ronald Lacey.

When did Raiders of the Lost Ark come out?+

Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is Raiders of the Lost Ark?+

Raiders of the Lost Ark is Adventure and Action film.

Who directed Raiders of the Lost Ark?+

Raiders of the Lost Ark was directed by Steven Spielberg.