A fierce Cimmerian warrior battles hulking rivals and horrific monsters in a gritty, brisk, and pulpy quest.
Epic. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Plex (free).
Moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence, about what an R should carry.
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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.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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