Masters of the Universe
1987 · Movie · PG · 106 min · ★ 5.8 · 29% critics
After finding a mysterious Cosmic Key, an evil warlord grows nearly invincible and takes over a legendary fortress and nearby city. The hero teams up with the Key’s inventor and others, but the weapon ends up on Earth with two teenagers, drawing both sides into a fight across worlds.
Based on Masters of the Universe
Also known as Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture
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Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-08-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 29/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (1,029 votes)
- Budget
- $22,000,000
About
A must-watch if you want bold 80s fantasy action and campy charm, with a memorable villain at the center—Not for you if you need polished effects or a more grounded story; you may prefer Supergirl or The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen instead.
Pros: Frank Langella’s villain; Castle Grayskull look; 80s nostalgia fun | Cons: cheap dated effects; B-movie feel; uneven story
Themes
- skeleton
- saving the world
- key
- superhero
- wretch
- time travel
- based on toy
- super power
- aftercreditsstinger
- sword and planet
- sword and sorcery
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1988 · nominated
Cast & crew
Dolph Lundgren
as He-Man
Frank Langella
as Skeletor
Billy Barty
as Gwildor
Jon Cypher
as Man-at-Arms
Courteney Cox
as Julie Winston
James Tolkan
as Lubic
Chelsea Field
as Teela
Robert Duncan McNeill
as Kevin
Christina Pickles
as Sorceress
Meg Foster
as Evil-Lyn
Directed by Gary Goddard