The Fortress (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, The Fortress is a science fiction film directed by Miklós Szinetár, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A World War II-style "war game" setting the wealthy customers against skilled mercenaries goes awry when the simulated war gets too real.
Who’s in it. The Fortress stars Bella Tanay as Edit Nicharchos, Sándor Oszter as Gregor, József Madaras as Murketa and Rajhona Ádám as Sorensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Fortress 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 The Fortress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fortress tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fortress (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fortress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fortress worth watching?
- The Fortress holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fortress?
- The Fortress stars Bella Tanay, Sándor Oszter, József Madaras, Rajhona Ádám and Ferenc Bács.
- When was The Fortress released?
- The Fortress was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.