Time Bandits
“…they didn’t make history, they stole it!”
Synopsis
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-13
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Craig Warnock
Kevin
David Rappaport
Randall
Kenny Baker
Fidgit
Mike Edmonds
Og
Malcolm Dixon
Strutter
Tiny Ross
Vermin
Jack Purvis
Wally
Ian Holm
Napoleon
John Cleese
Robin Hood
Sean Connery
King Agamemnon / Fireman
Michael Palin
Vincent
Shelley Duvall
Dame Pansy / Pansy
Peter Vaughan
Winston the Ogre
Katherine Helmond
Mrs. Ogre
David Warner
Evil Genius
Ralph Richardson
Supreme Being
Tony Jay
Supreme Being (voice)
David Daker
Kevin's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.47x
+$37.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
- Original Score
- Mike Moran, Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Time Bandits
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $42.4M
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Mike Moran, Trevor Jones
Peter Biziou
Julian Doyle
Denis O'Brien, George Harrison, Terry Gilliam
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Gilliam
Director
Michael Palin
Writer
Terry Gilliam
Writer
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Julian Doyle
Editor
Mike Moran
Original Music Composer
Terry Gilliam
Producer
Milly Burns
Production Design
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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 Time Bandits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Time Bandits about?
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Who directed Time Bandits?
Time Bandits was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in Time Bandits?
The principal cast of Time Bandits includes Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Mike Edmonds, Malcolm Dixon.
When was Time Bandits released and how long is it?
Time Bandits was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Time Bandits?
Time Bandits had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $42.4M at the worldwide box office (8.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Time Bandits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Time Bandits was composed by Mike Moran, Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Time Bandits?
Time Bandits holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).