Target (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, Target is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Arthur Penn, running about 117 minutes. “Nothing exciting ever happened in Chris' family. But within 48 hours, his mother will be kidnapped, His father will be forced to reveal a secret past and he will find himself at the center of” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Texan with a secret past searches Europe with his son after the KGB kidnaps his wife.
Who’s in it. Target stars Gene Hackman as Walter Lloyd, Matt Dillon as Chris Lloyd, Gayle Hunnicutt as Donna Lloyd and Josef Sommer as Barney Taber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Target 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 Target (1985)?
- In US, Target is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Target worth watching?
- Target holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Target?
- Target stars Gene Hackman, Matt Dillon, Gayle Hunnicutt, Josef Sommer and Guy Boyd.
- When was Target released?
- Target was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.