VFW (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 5.9

VFW poster

Released in 2019, VFW is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Joe Begos, running about 92 minutes. “It's Gonna Get Bloody!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A typical night for veterans at a VFW turns into an all-out battle for survival when a desperate teen runs into the bar with a bag of stolen drugs. When a gang of violent punks come looking for her, the vets use every weapon at their disposal to protect the girl and themselves from an unrelenting attack.

Who’s in it. VFW stars Stephen Lang as Fred, Martin Kove as Lou Clayton, William Sadler as Walter Reed and David Patrick Kelly as Doug McCarthy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, VFW has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 VFW page.

If you liked it. Fans of VFW 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 VFW (2019)?
In US, VFW is available to 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 VFW worth watching?
VFW holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in VFW?
VFW stars Stephen Lang, Martin Kove, William Sadler, David Patrick Kelly and Dora Madison.
When was VFW released?
VFW was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.