Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Channel 4 Plus.
What the audience says
Raiders of the Lost Ark rates well above most English films. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 14,038 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of English adventure, leaning action, fine for the whole family. With 14,038 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.9/10 that holds up over 14,038 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in the UK
Trailer
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