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 MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel 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 MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, 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.