One of the most loved movies of Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. The jungle adventure brought by this explorer and adventurer Indiana Jones became a popular name among viewers. The Indiana Jones franchise grossed more than a billion dollars at the box office. For over 40 years, the movie has captured ancient relics and our hearts. The legendary film series by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas is known for its action-packed adventures, innovative special effects, and exciting John his Williams theme music. And don’t forget the khaki outfit, wide-brimmed hat, and mischievous smile.
Top 5 ‘Indiana Jones’ Movies Ranked
5. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
This Steven Spielberg movie grossed $170M approx. The story goes in search of the legendary dial which can change history, adventurer archaeologist Indiana Jones races to catch up with time. He is accompanied by his goddaughter and has to stop Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. This is the most recent release of the franchise in June 2023. Slightly low on Rotten Tomatoes compared with other movies with 69% review by critics and 88% viewers review we have Dial of Destiny.
4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
With $170M at the box office, this movie goes through another journey with our archaeologist finding himself in India, where a bunch of poor villagers reach out to him to track down an ancient stone that has been stolen by an evil priest. With a 77% Rotten Tomatoes and 82% viewers rating, this movie also stars a popular Bollywood villain Amrish Puri.
3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
With almost $200M we have the Last Crusade. We see our favorite explorer Jones learn that his father, Dr. Henry Jones, has disappeared while looking for the Holy Grail, he embarks on a journey to get to him before the Nazis. With 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, this movie is the most liked Jones franchise by critics giving it a 94% viewers rating.
2. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Approx. $212M, this is the second-highest grosser of the franchise. The storyline goes as archeology professor Jones attempted to confiscate a biblical relic called the Ark of the Covenant. He battles Renee and the Nazi squad. With the most Rotton Tomatoes 96%, this movie is both thriller and breathtaking.
1. Indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull
With $317 million dollars(approx), this is the highest-grosser Jones franchise to date. The plot of the movie goes like the most renowned archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones teams up with a young man, Matt Williams, to unravel the mystery behind the legendary Crystal Skull. The movie has 77% of most Rotten Tomatoes from critics.
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles(Special Mention)
With the popularity of the franchise, the makers also created a television show which featured the amazing adventure of Young Indiana Jones on a different exploration. The series was released in 1992 with two seasons and later wrapped up in 1993.
These movies have created a huge stir among viewers and people still wish to watch these movies again and again. What is your favorite list?
