Loyal Opposition (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 4.3

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Released in 1998, Loyal Opposition is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Mark Sobel, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. When a terrorist surfaces, the Chairman of the Joint Chief urges the President for military response. However, the President prefers to try negotiating. So, the General takes the President prisoner and launches an offensive of his own. And the Vice President is the only one who can do something about it. And the Vice President's a woman.

Who’s in it. Loyal Opposition stars Joan Van Ark as Vice President Elizabeth Lane, Nick Mancuso as General James Metzger, Rick Springfield as Senator Barklay and Lloyd Bochner as President Mark Hayden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Loyal Opposition has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loyal Opposition page.

If you liked it. Fans of Loyal Opposition 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 Loyal Opposition (1998)?
In US, Loyal Opposition is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Loyal Opposition worth watching?
Loyal Opposition holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Loyal Opposition?
Loyal Opposition stars Joan Van Ark, Nick Mancuso, Rick Springfield, Lloyd Bochner and Corbin Bernsen.
When was Loyal Opposition released?
Loyal Opposition was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.