Orion's Belt (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, Orion's Belt is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Ola Solum, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Live to tell the truth. What can one man do against the most lethal army on earth? Local fishermen/smugglers/tourist guides Tom, Lars and Sverre discover the Soviet Union aren't just mining for coal in the arctic archipelago of Svalbard. This is a secret too big for any of them, and soon they find themselves hunted down by Soviet forces and secret agents.
Who’s in it. Orion's Belt stars Helge Jordal as Tom Jansen, Sverre Anker Ousdal as Lars, Hans Ola Sørlie as Sverre and Kjersti Holmen as Eva Gjelseth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Orion's Belt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orion's Belt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orion's Belt 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 Orion's Belt (1985)?
- In US, Orion's Belt is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orion's Belt worth watching?
- Orion's Belt holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orion's Belt?
- Orion's Belt stars Helge Jordal, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Hans Ola Sørlie, Kjersti Holmen and Vidar Sandem.