The Warriors (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1979, The Warriors is an action and thriller film directed by Walter Hill, running about 94 minutes. “These are the armies of the night.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prominent gang leader Cyrus calls a meeting of New York's gangs to set aside their turf wars and take over the city. At the meeting, a rival leader kills Cyrus, but a Coney Island gang called the Warriors is wrongly blamed for Cyrus' death. Before you know it, the cops and every gangbanger in town is hot on the Warriors' trail.
Who’s in it. The Warriors stars Michael Beck as Swan, James Remar as Ajax, David Patrick Kelly as Luther and Dorsey Wright as Cleon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Warriors has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Warriors 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 Warriors (1979)?
- In US, The Warriors is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Warriors worth watching?
- The Warriors holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Warriors?
- The Warriors stars Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Dorsey Wright and David Harris.
- When was The Warriors released?
- The Warriors was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.