Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Kernel Score: 81% · 9,974 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Action
Released: 1984-05-23
Runtime: 118 minutes
Is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A darker, noisier and cruder Indiana Jones film than the others, with great action set-pieces but a loud, uneven tone. Fans of the series enjoy it, but it is the weakest of the original three.
Watch it if you
- love the Indiana Jones series
- like old-school adventure serials
- want fast, practical action set-pieces
Skip it if you
- dislike scary or cruel scenes in a family adventure
- want the charm of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best for: Popcorn night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- 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
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a PG adventure film with intense, scary sequences for a family rating.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains intense action, torture scenes, and scary imagery that pushed the PG rating's boundaries at release.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
If you liked Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — 92%: The first and best Indiana Jones adventure
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) — 94%: The third, with warmer humour and a strong father-and-son story
- Jurassic Park (1993) — 94%: Spielberg's other great adventure
- The Mummy (1999) — 76%: Light adventure with traps, curses and treasure
- Star Wars (1977) — 94%: Classic adventure serial in space
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — 97%: Epic quest adventure with a fantasy setting
Director
Cast
- Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
- Kate Capshaw as Willie Scott
- Ke Huy Quan as Short Round
- Amrish Puri as Mola Ram
- Roshan Seth as Chattar Lal
- Philip Stone as Phillip Blumburtt
- Roy Chiao as Lao Che
- David Yip as Wu Han
- Ric Young as Kao Kan
- Chua Kah Joo as Chen
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom FAQ
Is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A darker, noisier and cruder Indiana Jones film than the others, with great action set-pieces but a loud, uneven tone. Fans of the series enjoy it, but it is the weakest of the original three.
Where can I watch Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
In the US you can stream Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 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 Temple of Doom OK for kids?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a PG adventure film with intense, scary sequences for a family rating.
What movies are like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
If you liked Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, try Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Jurassic Park and The Mummy.