The Presidio (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1988, The Presidio is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 97 minutes. “He didn't want to share the murder investigation. There's no way he's going to share his daughter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jay Austin is now a civilian police detective. Colonel Caldwell was his commanding officer years before when he left the military police over a disagreement over the handling of a drunk driver. Now a series of murders that cross jurisdictions force them to work together again. That Austin is now dating Caldwell's daughter is not helping their relationship.
Who’s in it. The Presidio stars Sean Connery as Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell, Mark Harmon as Jay Austin, Meg Ryan as Donna Caldwell and Jack Warden as Sgt. Maj. Ross Maclure, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Presidio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ 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 Presidio page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Presidio 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 Presidio (1988)?
- In US, The Presidio is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Presidio worth watching?
- The Presidio holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Presidio?
- The Presidio stars Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden and Jenette Goldstein.
- When was The Presidio released?
- The Presidio was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.