Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott, Harrison Ford

Indiana and his father outwit the Nazis in their attempt to find the Holy Grail.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 7 min.

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Release Date: May 24, 1989

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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2003

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  • October 10, 2006
    This second "Indiana Jones" sequel is more light-hearted and fun than the last installment "Temple Of Doom". Ford & Connery have a great time together as onscreen father & son. Don't let the PG-13 rating fool you,it's for the entire family. So, as the tagline proclaims, "Have The...( read more) Adventure Of Your Life, Keeping Up With The Joneses!"
  • September 18, 2009
    This is easily my favourite of the Indiana Jones films. It?s the perfect adventure film for a Saturday afternoon!
  • September 1, 2009
    Only eight years after "Raiders of the Lost Ark", Harrison Ford returned for a third and preferably final time as famous archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones. With Sean Connery joining Ford as Indy's father Henry, this film would redeem the series after the awful "Temple of D...( read more)oom".

    Introduced to Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), rich benefactor to his university, Dr Jones will this time rescue his father as he travels around the globe on the hunt of the Holy Grail.

    As people play roles more, it's obvious that they're going to get better at the performances. This is true more than ever with Ford's performance. Providing a fun, laid back performance, Ford's connection with Connery (who is only 12 years his senior) is a masterstroke.

    It's not just these two however which are so superb. Denholm Elliot as Marcus Brody is always a laugh, as is John Rhys-Davies as Sallah. Both provide an extra joke element in this feel good story.

    All in all, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is your typical adventure film. Entertaining from beginning to end, it thrives on some stunning acting performances and a great script. If you want to watch a decent adventure film, ignore "Temple of Doom" and go straight for this.
  • February 15, 2009
    When people mention Indiana Jones, I would guess the first thing to pop up in their mind would be related to Raiders Of The Lost Ark (an excellent film, no doubt about that), unless it's a negative experience in which case the mind goes to Temple Of Doom or the nuking in Crystal ...( read more)Skull. But to me, I always look back on this film, a wonderful adventure and a unique "buddy comedy".

    So after taking a break from Nazi fighting in Temple Of Doom (yes I know it's a prequel but from a production viewpoint), Indy's (Harrison Ford) back to show them up again, find his missing father and uncover the legendary Holy Grail.

    Something of great interest to me is the lack of a true "Indy girl". We've had the delightful Marion Ravenwood (Raiders, Crystal Skull) and the horrible Willie Scott (Temple) but the closest we get is Dr. Elsa Schneider (minor spoilers here, possibly) who actually ends up subverting it by being part of the villains plans. I like this for it eliminates the damsel in distress at the end (perhaps not entirely but to a point) and it leads to what I'll talk about in my next paragraph.

    The aspect that appeals to me most is the idea of Indy and his father (Sean Connery in one of my favorite of his performances in any film) bonding over a hunt for the Grail. This is where the "buddy comedy" I mentioned earlier comes into play. Only the difference here is not being from two different worlds but rather, two different viewpoints from the same world. But the film does also contain some heartwarming moments, such as when Indy's friends believe he has been killed. Indy then appears behind them, peers over to see what they're looking at and his father hugs him so fiercely you'd think THAT might do him in.

    (Possible spoilers here, take caution.)
    The climax of the film I find exciting too. The trials Indy must go through to reach the Grail are well thought out and Indy's reasoning to which cup out of the many is the true Grail is sheer brilliance.

    And let's give a big hand to Robert Eddison as the Grail Knight. This was his first film, after doing so much on stage and television. He was excited and nervous about this part and I think he was simply smashing. "He chose... incorrectly" is still an excellent line reading.

    Throw in the classic Indy score and a large serving of humor and you have one Hell of an adventure film. My personal pick of a series I love so much.
  • December 14, 2008
    Probably my least favourite of the 3 made before the new one. I found this one didn't get me into it as much. It is a lot better then the new one though.
  • November 20, 2009
    My favorite Indiana Jones film. It's awesome.
  • November 20, 2009
    A great semi-conclusion to an amazing series. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery are priceless together and make a great team. The story was the most interesting of the three, dealing with the idea of immortality and greed for power. The impending WWII backdrop fit perfectly into the...( read more) plot and Nazis always make for great villains.
  • November 11, 2009
    Really good, my second favorite movie of the series. Love the religious content.
  • November 11, 2009
    Probably the best of the trilogy!
  • November 8, 2009
    The only Indiana Jones film that comes close to the caliber and strength of the original Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was nice to see Lucas and Spielberg muster enough sanity and write a strong enough of a script to get back to Indy's roots and deliver us a movie that was true to ...( read more)the franchise. Adding Sean Connery was a wonderous touch and it provided us with a final look at Denholm Elliott, who passed away not long after this movie wa filmed. A very fun movie and a great finale to the original trilogy. A billion-times better than Temple of Doom.

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

As I watched it, I felt a real delight, because recent Hollywood escapist movies have become too jaded and cynical, and they have lost the feeling that you can stumble over astounding adventures just ... full review

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Comments


  • sirius850
    August 3, 2008
    I loved the banter between ford and connery... it was priceless. And Donavan is in Star Star Wars 5 if you like Indy Add me as a friend!
  • Johnlindsey289
    July 3, 2008

    Anyone noticed that Donovan started to look like Christopher Lloyd at the end of this movie before he died?
  • thedoctor2k7
    May 12, 2008
    awarsome
  • IRONMANBLAST
    February 9, 2008
    WELL I CAME HERE TO SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS MOVIE, LOVE THE MR. SPARKLE AT THE BOTTOM THERE BTW, AND I MUST SAY THAT I DO BELIEVE THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME THE LINES ARE JUST SO MEMORABLE I CAN RECITE THE ENTIRE THING WHILE WATCHING I JUST LOVE IT!!!
  • SarahlovesfordTrucks
    July 17, 2007
    I LOVE INDIANA JONES!!!!! I THINK NO ONE WOULD HAVE DONE BETTER THAN HARRISON FORD!! I JUST CANT WAIT UNTIL THE FOURTH MOVIE COMES OUT!!
  • badboy5026
    May 13, 2007
    What can i say? I love all the Indiana Jones movies but this is my favourite one for sure. I can't wait for part 4 to come out. Isn't Harrison Ford a little bit old though? :s nevertheless im excited about four anyhow
  • scruffythadog
    March 31, 2007
    I loved the fight scenes and the sweet theeeeemmmmmiiiinnnngggg.
  • SkywalkerJones
    February 11, 2007
    the last crusade brought back the excitement of raiders thanks to the wonderfull chemistry betwwen harrison ford and sean connery.they īre so funny.bring it indy 4.
  • sblue22
    July 11, 2006
    this movie is incredible. The best of the trilogy and the best adventure film of all time.

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