Set in 1936, we're truly introduced to the archaeologist and professor Indiana Jones played by Harrison Ford. This first installment in the franchise started it all, even though it's second chronologically. Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark If you want to watch all of the movies, you may want to start off with this one so you can get past the chilled monkey brains and move on. This one is a dark ride with a kind of weak plot, and for me, it's not as enjoyable as the first or third ones in the series. Set in 1935 with the majority of it taking place in India, Indy teams up with a kid named Short Round (played by Ke Huy Quan) and a singer (played by Willie Scott) to fight against a cult that's into child enslavement and human sacrifice. And while this film is okay, it doesn't have the intriguing story arcs of either Raiders or Last Crusade. Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doomĭespite being the second film to come out, this one actually takes place before the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark. If you're unsure about how the timeline shakes out, here's our rundown of the Indiana Jones movies, their relative place in the overall story of Indy, and a little bit about each one! 1. Related: Every Indiana Jones Movie, Ranked: Which One Is the Best?īut when you go to rewatch the Indiana Jones movies, consider this: instead of watching them in release order, try watching them in chronological order of when they take place in the story! Is that ever really a bad thing? Even at 80 years old, he's still the only one I want to see playing Indy. Not every Indiana Jones movie hits the same highs, but all of them provide the opportunity to feast your eyes on Harrison Ford and his daring adventures. With the new Indiana Jones movie just entering its filming phase, you might be inspired to take a ride through the rest of the movies so far-maybe to refresh your memory, maybe watch for the first time.
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