Bat★21 (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, Bat★21 is an action and war film directed by Peter Markle, running about 105 minutes. “Trapped behind enemy lines. A whole army after him... And only one man can save him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route.
Who’s in it. Bat★21 stars Gene Hackman as Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton, Danny Glover as Capt. Bartholomew Clark, Jerry Reed as Col. George Walker and David Marshall Grant as Ross Carver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bat★21 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bat★21 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bat★21 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 Bat★21 (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bat★21 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bat★21 worth watching?
- Bat★21 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bat★21?
- Bat★21 stars Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant and Clayton Rohner.
- When was Bat★21 released?
- Bat★21 was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.