The Beast of War (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, The Beast of War is a drama and war film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 111 minutes. “War brings out the beast in every man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.
Who’s in it. The Beast of War stars George Dzundza as Daskal, Jason Patric as Konstantin Koverchenko, Steven Bauer as Khan Taj and Stephen Baldwin as Anthony Golikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Beast of War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast of War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast of War (1988)?
- In US, The Beast of War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beast of War worth watching?
- The Beast of War holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beast of War?
- The Beast of War stars George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer, Stephen Baldwin and Don Harvey.
- When was The Beast of War released?
- The Beast of War was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.