The Professionals (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1966, The Professionals is an action, adventure and western film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 117 minutes. “Rough, tough and ready.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.
Who’s in it. The Professionals stars Burt Lancaster as Dolworth, Lee Marvin as Fardan, Robert Ryan as Ehrengard and Woody Strode as Jake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Professionals has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Professionals page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Professionals 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 Professionals (1966)?
- In US, The Professionals is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Professionals worth watching?
- The Professionals holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Professionals?
- The Professionals stars Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Woody Strode and Jack Palance.
- When was The Professionals released?
- The Professionals was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.