Scorpion (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, Scorpion is an action and thriller film directed by William Riead, running about 98 minutes. “When Terror Rules, Only One Man Can Break Through.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A top counter-intelligence agent thwarts a hijacking and is assigned to protect one of the terrorists who plan to turn evidence over for a plea bargain. Unfortunately, the terrorist organization attacks where the agent is guarding the man, wounding him and killing the agent's best friend. The agent decides to take down the terrorist organization on his own to avenge his friend's death at their hands.
Who’s in it. Scorpion stars Tonny Tulleners as Steve Woods, Don Murray as Gifford Lease, Robert Logan as Gordon Thomas and Allen Williams as Phil Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Scorpion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorpion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scorpion 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 Scorpion (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scorpion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scorpion worth watching?
- Scorpion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scorpion?
- Scorpion stars Tonny Tulleners, Don Murray, Robert Logan, Allen Williams and Kathryn Daley.
- When was Scorpion released?
- Scorpion was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.