Movies Like The Beastmaster (1982)

The Beastmaster is a 1982 action, adventure, fantasy film from Don Coscarelli with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time and Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus.

Action Adventure Fantasy

Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time

1991

The Beastmaster Dar is forced to travel to earth to stop his evil brother from stealing an atomic bomb, and turning their native land from a desert into... well... a desert!

4.5

MagicScore

Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus

1996

Before he died, Dar's father gave a mysterious amulet to Tal, Dar's younger brother who is now king. Dar, while wandering with his animal companions, chances to meet and rescue a family who seek the help of King Tal against Lord Agon, a sorcerer who has conquered their land. Dar obtains an audience for them with Tal, who rallies his troops to march against Agon in the morning. Alas, the young king is captured by Agon's crimson warriors during the night.

4.0

MagicScore

Bang Rajan

2000

Set right before the fall of Thailand's old capital, Ayuttaya, Bang Rajan draws on the legend of a village of fighters who bravely fended off the Burmese armies.

6.4

MagicScore

Kull the Conqueror

1997

A barbarian named Kull becomes ruler after defeating the old king in battle. In an effort to regain the throne, the former king's heirs resurrect Akivasha, a witch queen. However, Akivasha has plans of her own for the throne, and only Kull stands in the way.

5.0

MagicScore

Highlander III: The Sorcerer

1994

Starts off in the 15th century, with Connor McLeod training with another immortal swordsman, the Japanese sorcerer Nakano. When an evil immortal named Kane kills the old wizard, the resulting battle leaves him buried in an underground cave. When Kane resurfaces in the 20th century to create havoc, it's up to McLeod to stop him.

4.8

MagicScore

Hawk the Slayer

1980

Hawk the Slayer, after seeing both his father and bride die at the hands of his malevolent brother, Voltan, sets out for revenge and the chance to live up to his title. Tooling himself up with the "mind-sword" and recruiting a motley band of warriors — a giant, a dwarf, a one-armed man with a machine-crossbow, and an elf with the fastest bow in the land — Hawk leads the battle against Voltan to free the land from the forces of evil and avenge his loved ones.

4.8

MagicScore

Conan the Barbarian

2011

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.

5.3

MagicScore

DragonHeart

1996

In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.

6.5

MagicScore

Cry of the Banshee

1970

In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.

5.3

MagicScore

#10

Ator, the Fighting Eagle

1982

The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult.

3.9

MagicScore

#11

The Blade Master

1982

Muscle-bound Ator and his mute Asian sidekick travel from the ends of the Earth to save his aged mentor from the evil mustachioed Zor.

3.0

MagicScore

#12

He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special

1985

In this special Christmas episode of the He-Man and She-Ra cartoons, their sidekick Orko accidentally gets beamed to Earth during a test of a new spy satellite. Orko manages to get back Planet Eternia, but brings along two Earth children, Alisha and Manuel, with him. Since it's Christmastime on Earth, the kids are naturally filled with the holiday spirit, but this overflowing goodwill attracts the unwelcome attention of the Horde Prime and Skeletor. Will the combined power of He-Man, She-Ra and the spirit of Christmas be enough to stop them?

6.6

MagicScore

#13

War Witch

2012

Somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, Komona a 14-year-old girl tells her unborn child growing inside her the story of her life since she has been at war. Everything started when she was abducted by the rebel army at the age of 12.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Knights of Badassdom

2013

Three best friends and dedicated roleplayers take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario as a live action role-playing game. Trouble arises when a prop spellbook purchased from the internet ends up being a genuine grimoire and they unwittingly conjure up a blood-lusting succubus from hell.

5.6

MagicScore

#15

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

2000

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

7.4

MagicScore

#16

Highlander

1986

He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Wicked Stepmother

1989

A pair of witches descend upon a family and wreak havoc. Now it's up to the family's matriarch, a private detective, and a suspended police officer to stop them.

4.5

MagicScore

#18

Mythica: The Necromancer

2015

The young wizard Marek is forced to lead her band of would-be heroes on a mission for the corrupt Thieves Guild, which has taken her friend hostage. Their journey will take them straight into the wicked clutches of Szorlok, their greatest enemy.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

Mythica: The Darkspore

2015

Fighting through creature-infested lands and pursued by bounty hunters, Marek and her company are in a race to recover all the shards of the Darkspore before it falls into the hands of an evil wizard.

5.7

MagicScore

#20

Beowulf

1999

Beowulf is a wanderer who learns about a man-eating creature called Grendel, which comes in the night to devour warriors trapped at the Outpost. The Outpost is ruled by Hrothgar. He has a daughter, whose husband may have been murdered by the Outpost's master of arms.

4.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Beastmaster?

The top films similar to The Beastmaster by MovieMagicScore are Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (4.5), Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus (4.0), Bang Rajan (6.4). Each shares action/adventure/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Beastmaster worth watching?

The Beastmaster holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 432 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Beastmaster?

The Beastmaster (1982) is a action, adventure, fantasy film directed by Don Coscarelli, starring Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Beastmaster?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Beastmaster

This ranked list pairs The Beastmaster (1982), a action and adventure and fantasy film from Don Coscarelli, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Marc Singer take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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