Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- stylized
- mythic
- melancholic
- franchise marathon
- 1990s action night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a sloppy, dull, derivative sequel that improves only slightly on its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kane is trapped beneath Nakano's collapsing cave and re-enters the story when excavation uncovers the site.
Connor's relationship with Nakano and Kane's ancient attack are connected to the modern excavation and renewed pursuit.
The narrative centers on Immortals, katana combat, sorcery, and the fatal beheading rules of the Highlander world.
Nakano befriends Connor in Japan and teaches him magical tricks before Kane attacks the cave.
Films like Highlander III: The Sorcerer, and why
Highlander
immortal warriors, sword duels, fantasy mythology, and a globe-spanning action-adventure structure
The Crow
stylized sword combat, supernatural warriors, and a quest-driven fantasy adventure
The Shadow
martial arts spectacle, magical folklore, and an ancient enemy revived in the modern world
The Mummy
period-spanning immortality mythology and high-concept fantasy action
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Morahan
- Release Date
- 1994-11-29
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 4.8 / 10 (571)
Cast
- Christopher Lambert
- Mario Van Peebles
- Deborah Kara Unger
- Mako
- Martin Neufeld
- Daniel Dõ
- Michael Jayston
- Louis Bertignac
- Lisa Vitello
- Christopher Heyerdahl
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Highlander III: The Sorcerer about?
- An immortal Scottish swordsman confronts an ancient sorcerer-enemy whose excavation-era return threatens to reignite their centuries-old rivalry.
- What is Highlander III: The Sorcerer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Highlander III: The Sorcerer as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Highlander III: The Sorcerer violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Highlander III: The Sorcerer as moderate.
- What did critics think of Highlander III: The Sorcerer?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a sloppy, dull, derivative sequel that improves only slightly on its predecessor.
- Which films are like Highlander III: The Sorcerer?
- Films with a similar feel include Highlander, The Crow, The Shadow, and The Mummy.
- How long is Highlander III: The Sorcerer?
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Highlander III: The Sorcerer?
- In United States, Highlander III: The Sorcerer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
