The Beastmaster (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, The Beastmaster is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Don Coscarelli, running about 118 minutes. “Born with the courage of an eagle, the strength of a black tiger, and the power of a god.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dar, is the son of a king, who is hunted by a priest after his birth and grows up in another family. When he becomes a grown man his new father is murdered by savages and he discovers that he has the ability to communicate with the animals, which leads him on his quest for revenge against his father's killers.
Who’s in it. The Beastmaster stars Marc Singer as Dar, Tanya Roberts as Kiri, Rip Torn as Maax and John Amos as Seth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Beastmaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ 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 Beastmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beastmaster 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 Beastmaster (1982)?
- In US, The Beastmaster is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV 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 Beastmaster worth watching?
- The Beastmaster holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beastmaster?
- The Beastmaster stars Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos and Joshua Milrad.
- When was The Beastmaster released?
- The Beastmaster was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.