How to Watch the Indiana Jones Movies in Order

Indiana Jones movies are available on many streaming sites

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Updated on March 10, 2022

The story of Indiana Jones, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is currently played out over four movies (there's another on the way). The series is set in the '30s through the '50s in the 20th century.

You can enjoy Indiana Jones movies on many platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vudu, and more.

This article only covers Indiana Jones movies released theatrically. It doesn't include TV movies, TV series like The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, or animation like The Adventures of Indiana Jones.

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How to Watch Indiana Jones Movies in Chronological Order

Interested in watching the Indiana Jones movies in the order that the story actually takes place? The following is the order you should follow.

Movie Timing Where to Watch
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Set in 1935, when Indiana crash lands in an Indian village with Willie Scott and Short Round. Amazon Prime YouTube Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store  
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Takes place in 1936, when the U.S. government hires Indiana Jones to recover the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. YouTube Amazon Prime Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store  
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade In 1938, an American businessman hires Indiana and his friend Marcus Brody to find the Holy Grail. Indiana's father Henry (Sean Connery) joins the hunt in this adventure. YouTube Amazon Prime Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Set in 1957, a much older Indiana Jones battles the Soviets to capture the crystal skull relic. There's a surprise marriage at the end. YouTube Amazon Prime Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store  
Indiana Jones 5 The next film is going to be a sequel, so it should take place sometime after 1957.  Coming June 30, 2023

If you want to binge on all four released Indiana Jones movies, you'll need to set aside an entire afternoon and evening. The longest film is Raiders of the Lost Ark, at two hours and 18 minutes. In total, if you watch all four films in one sitting, you'll enjoy seven hours and 35 minutes of nonstop Indiana Jones adventure.

How to Watch Indiana Jones Movies in Order of Release

If you'd rather watch Indiana Jones movies in the order they were released in theaters, you'll need to start with Raiders of the Lost Ark and finish with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, at least until the next movie gets released in 2023.

Movie Release Date Where to Watch
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark June 1981 YouTube Amazon Prime Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom May 1984 Amazon Prime YouTube Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade May 1989 YouTube Amazon Prime Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 2008 YouTube Amazon Prime Vudu iTunes Google Play Microsoft Store  
Indiana Jones 5 Coming June 30, 2023 N/A
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