Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- witty
- swashbuckling
- fantasy movie night
- retro action marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel entertaining and visually suited to sword-and-sorcery adventure, but softer, sillier, and less thrilling than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The quest, character types, magic, and heightened performances give the film the feel of a live-action comic book.
Conan and his companions must retrieve a mystical crystal and pursue the horn connected to Dagoth.
The heroes confront wizards, ancient traps, a mystical island fortress, and the dream god Dagoth.
The group combines the stoic Conan, goofy rogue Malak, fierce fighter Zula, wizard Akiro, and the royal travelers.
Films like Conan the Destroyer, and why
Conan the Barbarian
shares sword and sorcery adventure, mythic quests, magical artifacts, and heightened fantasy action
Red Sonja
shares colorful fantasy worldbuilding, heroic combat, wizards, and campy adventure tone
The Beastmaster
shares comedic sword and sorcery, fantastical creatures, practical spectacle, and quest structure
Krull
shares playful fantasy adventure, eccentric companions, magic, and pulpy comic-book energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Release Date
- 1984-06-29
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1744)
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Grace Jones
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Mako
- Tracey Walter
- Sarah Douglas
- Olivia D'Abo
- Pat Roach
- Jeff Corey
- Sven-Ole Thorsen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV
- 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 Conan the Destroyer about?
- A broad, colorful sword-and-sorcery quest sends Conan and an unlikely band of allies after magical relics while facing wizards, betrayal, and a slumbering god.
- What is Conan the Destroyer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Conan the Destroyer as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Conan the Destroyer violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Conan the Destroyer as moderate.
- What did critics think of Conan the Destroyer?
- Critics generally found the sequel entertaining and visually suited to sword-and-sorcery adventure, but softer, sillier, and less thrilling than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Conan the Destroyer?
- Films with a similar feel include Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, The Beastmaster, and Krull.
- How long is Conan the Destroyer?
- Conan the Destroyer runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Conan the Destroyer?
- In United States, Conan the Destroyer streams on YouTube TV.
