The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Kernel Score: 76% · 984 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1988-12-07
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a PG-rated fantasy comedy full of surreal, tall-tale adventures and steampunk whimsy.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Fantastical, cartoonish peril occurs in the tall-tale adventures, consistent with the PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- John Neville as Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
- Eric Idle as Desmond / Berthold
- Sarah Polley as Sally Salt
- Oliver Reed as Vulcan
- Charles McKeown as Rupert / Adolphus
- Winston Dennis as Bill / Albrecht
- Jack Purvis as Jeremy / Gustavus
- Valentina Cortese as Queen Ariadne / Violet
- Jonathan Pryce as The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
- Bill Paterson as Henry Salt
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen FAQ
Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen good?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 984 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OK for kids?
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a PG-rated fantasy comedy full of surreal, tall-tale adventures and steampunk whimsy.
What movies are like The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
If you liked The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, try Ladyhawke, Love and Monsters, The School for Good and Evil and Brazil.