The Package (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, The Package is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 108 minutes. “He's one man racing against time to stop the most explosive conspiracy in history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette escapes and Gallagher must risk life and limb to catch him.
Who’s in it. The Package stars Gene Hackman as Sgt. Johnny Gallagher, Joanna Cassidy as Eileen Gallagher, Tommy Lee Jones as Thomas Boyette and John Heard as Col. Glen Whitacre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Package has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Package page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Package 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 The Package (1989)?
- In US, The Package is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Package worth watching?
- The Package holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Package?
- The Package stars Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Tommy Lee Jones, John Heard and Dennis Franz.
- When was The Package released?
- The Package was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.