The Falcon (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1981, The Falcon is an action, drama and history film directed by Vatroslav Mimica, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Banović Strahinja takes place during the middle ages in Serbia. While estate owner Strahinja is hunting, a Turkish bandit, Alija, attacks his castle. The Turks kill his servants and kidnap his beloved Andja. When he discovers what has happened, Strahinja gathers a together a group of scoundrels and chases the bandits.
Who’s in it. The Falcon stars Franco Nero as Banović Strahinja, Dragan Nikolić as Alija, Sanja Vejnović as Anđa and Rade Šerbedžija as Abdulah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Falcon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Falcon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Falcon 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 Falcon (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Falcon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Falcon worth watching?
- The Falcon holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Falcon?
- The Falcon stars Franco Nero, Dragan Nikolić, Sanja Vejnović, Rade Šerbedžija and Nikola 'Kole' Angelovski.
- When was The Falcon released?
- The Falcon was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.