Bat★21
“Trapped behind enemy lines. A whole army after him... And only one man can save him.”
Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route.
Where to watch Bat★21 in United States
The Roku ChannelClick a service to open Bat★21 there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Bat★21 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Bat★21
Bat★21 is a 1988 English-language action, war and drama film directed by Peter Markle. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
Bat★21 was produced by TriStar Pictures and Vision PDG and made in United States of America. It was released on July 21, 1988, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Writers
- George Gordon, William C. Anderson
- Release date
- July 21, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Vision PDG
Bat★21 cast & crew
Bat★21 was directed by Peter Markle and written by George Gordon and William C. Anderson.
The cast features Gene Hackman as Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton, Danny Glover as Capt. Bartholomew Clark, Jerry Reed as Col. George Walker, David Marshall Grant as Ross Carver, Clayton Rohner as Sgt. Harley Rumbaugh, and Erich Anderson as Major Jake Scott.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Mark Irwin, and it was produced by David Fisher and Michael Balson.
Is Bat★21 worth watching?
Bat★21 holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 217 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, war, and drama, Bat★21 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bat★21
In United States, you can stream Bat★21 on The Roku Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Bat★21
Gene Hackman
Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
Danny Glover
Capt. Bartholomew Clark
Jerry Reed
Col. George Walker
David Marshall Grant
Ross Carver
Clayton Rohner
Sgt. Harley Rumbaugh
Erich Anderson
Major Jake Scott
Joe Dorsey
Col. Douglass
Michael Ng
Vietnamese Man (as Rev. Michael Ng)
Theodore Chan Woei-Shyong
Boy on Bridge
Don Ruffin
Helicopter Crew
Scott Howell
Helicopter Crew
Michael Raden
Helicopter Crew
Bat★21 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bat★21 in United States?
Bat★21 is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Bat★21 on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Bat★21 is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Bat★21 in?
Bat★21 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bat★21?
Bat★21 runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Bat★21 rated?
Bat★21 is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 217 ratings.
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