The Wraith (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1986, The Wraith is an action and science fiction film directed by Mike Marvin, running about 93 minutes. “He's not from around here...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...
Who’s in it. The Wraith stars Charlie Sheen as Jake Kesey / The Wraith, Nick Cassavetes as Packard Walsh, Sherilyn Fenn as Keri Johnson and Randy Quaid as Sheriff Loomis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wraith has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video 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 Wraith page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wraith 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 Wraith (1986)?
- In US, The Wraith is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Wraith worth watching?
- The Wraith holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wraith?
- The Wraith stars Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid and Matthew Barry.
- When was The Wraith released?
- The Wraith was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.