He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword

He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985) — watch online the Filmation animated feature on iFILM that launched one of the most beloved heroines of 1980s animation. Running 100 minutes, it began as a theatrical release before going into heavy TV rotation alongside the He-Man series.

The Sorceress sends Prince Adam through a dimensional portal to a world called Etheria, a planet ruled by the brutish Hordak and his army. There Adam meets Adora — a loyal Horde captain who turns out to be anything but. The sword he carries for her carries a secret about her past, her family, and who she was always meant to become. John Erwin voices He-Man and Melendy Britt brings Adora to life in both her identities.

By today's standards the animation is simple and the plotting moves fast, but the origin story hits harder than most Saturday-morning fare of the era — a hidden identity, a stolen childhood, a choice to switch sides. A genuine piece of 80s nostalgia. Stream The Secret of the Sword online on iFILM.