Commando
“Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.”
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Where to watch Commando in United States
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Where is Commando streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Commando
Commando is a 1985 English-language action, adventure and thriller film directed by Mark L. Lester. The cast is led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 3100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Commando was produced by SLM Production Group, Silver Pictures, and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 3, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $58 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark L. Lester
- Writers
- Steven E. de Souza, Matthew Weisman, Jeph Loeb
- Release date
- October 3, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $58 million
- Production
- SLM Production Group, Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Commando cast & crew
Commando was directed by Mark L. Lester and written by Steven E. de Souza, Matthew Weisman, and Jeph Loeb.
The cast features Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, Rae Dawn Chong as Cindy, Dan Hedaya as Arius, Vernon Wells as Bennett, James Olson as Major General Franklin Kirby, and David Patrick Kelly as Sully.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by Joel Silver.
Is Commando worth watching?
Commando holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 3,147 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and thriller, Commando is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Commando
Commando isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Commando
Arnold Schwarzenegger
John Matrix
Rae Dawn Chong
Cindy
Dan Hedaya
Arius
Vernon Wells
Bennett
James Olson
Major General Franklin Kirby
David Patrick Kelly
Sully
Alyssa Milano
Jenny Matrix
Bill Duke
Cooke
Drew Snyder
Lawson
Sharon Wyatt
Leslie
Michael Delano
Forrestal
Bob Minor
Jackson
Commando — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Commando in United States?
Commando is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Commando in?
Commando is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Commando?
Commando runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Commando rated?
Commando is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 3,147 ratings.
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