Nighthawks
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Where to watch Nighthawks in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Nighthawks there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Nighthawks streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Nighthawks
Nighthawks is a 1981 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Bruce Malmuth. The cast is led by Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom.
Nighthawks was produced by Martin Poll Productions, The Production Company, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on March 17, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bruce Malmuth
- Writers
- David Shaber, Paul Sylbert
- Release date
- March 17, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- Martin Poll Productions, The Production Company, Universal Pictures
Nighthawks cast & crew
Nighthawks was directed by Bruce Malmuth and written by David Shaber and Paul Sylbert.
The cast features Sylvester Stallone as Deke DaSilva, Billy Dee Williams as Matthew Fox, Rutger Hauer as Wulfgar, Lindsay Wagner as Irene, Persis Khambatta as Shakka, and Nigel Davenport as Peter Hartman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Keith Emerson and it was produced by Mike Wise and Franklin R. Levy.
Is Nighthawks worth watching?
Nighthawks holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 494 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Nighthawks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nighthawks
In United States, you can stream Nighthawks on Darkroom, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Nighthawks
Sylvester Stallone
Deke DaSilva
Billy Dee Williams
Matthew Fox
Rutger Hauer
Wulfgar
Lindsay Wagner
Irene
Persis Khambatta
Shakka
Nigel Davenport
Peter Hartman
Hilarie Thompson
Pam
Joe Spinell
Lt. Munafo
Walter Mathews
Commissioner
E. Brian Dean
Sergeant
Caesar Cordova
Puerto Rican Proprietor
Charles Duval
Dr. Ghiselin
Nighthawks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nighthawks in United States?
Nighthawks is streaming on Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Nighthawks on Darkroom?
Yes — Nighthawks is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is Nighthawks in?
Nighthawks is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nighthawks?
Nighthawks runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Nighthawks rated?
Nighthawks is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 494 ratings.
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