Vigilante (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Vigilante is an action, thriller and crime film directed by William Lustig, running about 90 minutes. “You're not safe anymore...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, Eddie goes berserk and vows revenge.
Who’s in it. Vigilante stars Robert Forster as Eddie Marino, Fred Williamson as Nick, Richard Bright as Burke and Rutanya Alda as Vickie Marino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Vigilante has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Artiflix and 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 Vigilante page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vigilante 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 Vigilante (1982)?
- In US, Vigilante is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Artiflix, and 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 Vigilante worth watching?
- Vigilante holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vigilante?
- Vigilante stars Robert Forster, Fred Williamson, Richard Bright, Rutanya Alda and Don Blakely.
- When was Vigilante released?
- Vigilante was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.