Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Kernel Score: 94% · 10,902 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action
Released: 1989-05-24
Runtime: 127 minutes
Is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade worth watching?
Must-watch. A fast, funny, warm adventure in which Indiana Jones searches for the Holy Grail with his father. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery's pairing is the heart, and it's easy to see why it's loved.
Watch it if you
- love classic adventure
- enjoy great father-son comedy
- want a feel-good blockbuster
Skip it if you
- dislike old-style movie stunts
- want realism
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- Stream: Prime Video, Disney+, Fubo, Paramount+, YouTube TV
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while searching for it, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.. He sets out to rescue his father by following clues in the old man's notebook, which his father had mailed to him before he went missing. Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, Dr. Elsa Schneider, along with Marcus Brody and Sallah. Together they must stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life and taking over the world!
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a PG-13 adventure with Nazi villains, gunplay, and peril but strong father-son themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Action violence including gunfights, tanks, and perilous chases against Nazi villains.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
If you liked Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — 92%: The first Indiana Jones film and probably the best.
- Jurassic Park (1993) — 94%: Spielberg's thrilling adventure with creatures and wonder.
- The Great Escape (1963) — 89%: Classic adventure about a daring escape.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Adventure and humour for the whole family.
- The Mummy (1999) — 76%: Light adventure with a similar spirit.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) — 83%: Swashbuckling adventure with big set pieces.
Director
Cast
- Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
- Sean Connery as Professor Henry Jones
- Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody
- Alison Doody as Elsa
- John Rhys-Davies as Sallah
- Julian Glover as Walter Donovan
- River Phoenix as Young Indy
- Michael Byrne as Vogel
- Kevork Malikyan as Kazım
- Robert Eddison as Grail Knight
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade FAQ
Is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade worth watching?
Must-watch. A fast, funny, warm adventure in which Indiana Jones searches for the Holy Grail with his father. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery's pairing is the heart, and it's easy to see why it's loved.
Where can I watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
In the US you can stream Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on Prime Video, Disney+, Fubo, Paramount+ and YouTube TV and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade OK for kids?
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a PG-13 adventure with Nazi villains, gunplay, and peril but strong father-son themes.
What movies are like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
If you liked Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, try Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, The Great Escape and The Princess Bride.