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Highlander (1986)

English fantasy film directed by Russell Mulcahy

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 50m 110 min
Released
7 March 1986
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Highlander has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 7 March 1986. It is directed by Russell Mulcahy and stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Roxanne Hart.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Gerry Fisher
Produced by
William N. Panzer
Production
EMI Films, Davis-Panzer Productions
Distribution
20th Century Fox (United States), EMI Films, Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment (through [[Columbia Pictures (United Kingdom)

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$19 million
Box office
$12.8 million
Set in
New York City, Scotland
Filmed in
New York City, New Jersey, London, Hertfordshire

Release and where to watch

In theatres
7 March 1986
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Highlander?

Highlander has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.

When did Highlander release?

Highlander released on 7 March 1986.

Who directed Highlander?

Highlander is directed by Russell Mulcahy.

Who is in the cast of Highlander?

The cast of Highlander includes Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, James Cosmo and Celia Imrie.

How much did Highlander earn at the box office?

Highlander grossed $12.8 million on a budget of $19 million.

What is Highlander rated in the US?

Highlander is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.