Nighthawks (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, Nighthawks is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Bruce Malmuth, running about 99 minutes. “A terrorist holds New York in a grip of fear - and only Stallone can take him on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary.
Who’s in it. Nighthawks stars Sylvester Stallone as Deke DaSilva, Rutger Hauer as Wulfgar, Billy Dee Williams as Matthew Fox and Lindsay Wagner as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Nighthawks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nighthawks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nighthawks 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 Nighthawks (1981)?
- In US, Nighthawks is available to stream on Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nighthawks worth watching?
- Nighthawks holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nighthawks?
- Nighthawks stars Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner and Persis Khambatta.
- When was Nighthawks released?
- Nighthawks was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.