The Delta Force (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, The Delta Force is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 129 minutes. “They don't negotiate with terrorists... they blow them away!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 707 aircraft jetliner, en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York City, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who demand that the pilot take them to Beirut. What the terrorists don't realize is that an elite team of commandos have been called in to eliminate all terrorists on the jetliner.
Who’s in it. The Delta Force stars Chuck Norris as Major Scott McCoy, Lee Marvin as Colonel Nick Alexander, Shelley Winters as Edie Kaplan and Martin Balsam as Ben Kaplan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Delta Force has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Delta Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Delta Force tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Delta Force (1986)?
- In US, The Delta Force is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Delta Force worth watching?
- The Delta Force holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Delta Force?
- The Delta Force stars Chuck Norris, Lee Marvin, Shelley Winters, Martin Balsam and Joey Bishop.
- When was The Delta Force released?
- The Delta Force was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.