Masters of the Universe
“A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth.”
Synopsis
When He-Man is driven from Eternia after Skeletor seizes Castle Grayskull, a stolen portal device strands the fight on Earth, where a pair of teenagers become entangled in a war that spans worlds.
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Top Cast
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Dolph Lundgren
He-Man
Frank Langella
Skeletor
Billy Barty
Gwildor
Jon Cypher
Man-at-Arms
Courteney Cox
Julie Winston
James Tolkan
Lubic
Chelsea Field
Teela
Robert Duncan McNeill
Kevin
Christina Pickles
Sorceress
Meg Foster
Evil-Lyn
Tony Carroll
Beastman
Pons Maar
Saurod
Anthony De Longis
Blade
Robert Towers
Karg
Barry Livingston
Charlie
Jessica Nelson
Monica
Gwynne Gilford
Mrs. Winston
Walter Scott
Mr. Winston
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$4.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- David Odell
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Masters of the Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.3M
- Production Studios
- Pressman Film, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Goddard
David Odell
Bill Conti
Hanania Baer
Anne V. Coates
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Edward R. Pressman
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Goddard
Director
Menahem Golan
Producer
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Yoram Globus
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
William Stout
Production Design
Garry Waller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Loren Janes
Stunt Coordinator
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Edlund
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Odell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masters of the Universe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Masters of the Universe about?
When He-Man is driven from Eternia after Skeletor seizes Castle Grayskull, a stolen portal device strands the fight on Earth, where a pair of teenagers become entangled in a war that spans worlds.
Who directed Masters of the Universe?
Masters of the Universe was directed by Gary Goddard.
Who stars in Masters of the Universe?
The principal cast of Masters of the Universe includes Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Billy Barty, Jon Cypher, Courteney Cox.
When was Masters of the Universe released and how long is it?
Masters of the Universe was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Masters of the Universe?
Masters of the Universe had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $17.3M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Masters of the Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Masters of the Universe was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Masters of the Universe?
Masters of the Universe holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).