Sergeant Ryker (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Sergeant Ryker is a drama and war film directed by Buzz Kulik, running about 85 minutes. “Traitor... Or Hero?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.
Who’s in it. Sergeant Ryker stars Lee Marvin as Sgt. Paul Ryker, Bradford Dillman as Capt. David Young, Peter Graves as Maj. Whitaker and Vera Miles as Ann Ryker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sergeant Ryker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sergeant Ryker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sergeant Ryker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sergeant Ryker (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sergeant Ryker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sergeant Ryker worth watching?
- Sergeant Ryker holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sergeant Ryker?
- Sergeant Ryker stars Lee Marvin, Bradford Dillman, Peter Graves, Vera Miles and Lloyd Nolan.
- When was Sergeant Ryker released?
- Sergeant Ryker was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.