Video: Harrison Ford Chokes Back Tears as Viral Interview Takes an Emotional Turn

As we tip our fedoras to the final adventure for Indy, The Dial of Destiny marks an emotional end to an era in cinema.

Turning 81 next month, the screen legend Harrison Ford has defied death with wisecracks and whip snaps for the last four decades, and the crowds have fallen in love with his iconic character. But if you ask Ford, his charismatic portrayal of Indiana Jones isn’t the reason for the film franchise’s success. In an interview with BBC Radio 1, Ford credited the people behind the films for Indy’s run through Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Temple of Doom (1984), Last Crusade (1989), Crystal Skull (2008), and The Dial of Destiny (2023).

While anyone can acknowledge the impact industry giants like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have had on the reign of Indiana Jones, BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb pointed out Ford’s attribution to global fans, and the BBC Radio 1 conversation took an emotional turn.

Tearful For(d) the First Time

When asked to reflect on the forty years of films fronted by Indiana Jones, the veteran actor commented on a common thread throughout them that resonated with audiences:

I think the thing that I most admire about them is the depth and subtlety of the emotion and the importance of emotion in these films.

Particularly concerning his role in The Dial of Destiny, Ford added:

As this last one concerns age and frailty and changing nature of life, it was especially compelling to me because I am of that age and I wanted it to feel real for the audience. I wanted them to see the complexity of that experience with someone they’ve spent 40 years with.

Any fans who have been glued to the silver screen watching Indy’s enduring legacy would get hit right in the feels with just those words, but things got tearful once Plumb offered a sentiment to Ford that countless Indiana Jones fans can relate to:

Can I just say on behalf of all the fans? Thank you. It’s been such an adventure. We love you so much. I don’t want to make you blush or anything, but you mean the world to us and thank you.

Choking back tears with a trembling lip, Ford paused before saying:

And I must say to you thank you sincerely. It means the world to me.

You can watch the full interview posted by @AliPlumb on Twitter here:

So I think I made Harrison Ford cry 🥲 (a bit)

He certainly made me cry, I'll be honest with you pic.twitter.com/DCRIqWLv83

— Ali Plumb (@AliPlumb) June 19, 2023

What’s Around the Bend for Ford

Despite the Indiana Jones franchise taking its final bow, Ford’s career is far from over. Ford is taking on roles on the big and small screen, starting with a stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Portraying Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Ford fans can catch him in 2024’s Captain America: Brave New World.

In the meantime, Ford is taking on the Old West opposite Helen Mirren in “1923,” a prequel to the mega-hit “Yellowstone” on Paramount+. Ford has also gotten Emmy whispers for his role on “Shrinking,” available for streaming on Apple TV+.

But the curtain isn’t closed for Indy just yet. Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premieres in theaters everywhere on June 30.