Florida Straits (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, Florida Straits is an action, adventure, romance and tv movie film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 97 minutes. “Greed for gold drove them into an unimaginable hell... Would they escape with their lives?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who spent 20 years in Cuban prison after the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion and a boat captain and his crew go covertly to Cuba to find a cache of gold buried during the invasion. But can they trust each other?
Who’s in it. Florida Straits stars Raúl Juliá as Carlos Jayne, Fred Ward as Lucky Boone, Daniel H. Jenkins as Mac and Antonio Fargas as El Gato Negro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Florida Straits has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $44K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Florida Straits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Florida Straits 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 Florida Straits (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Florida Straits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Florida Straits worth watching?
- Florida Straits holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Florida Straits?
- Florida Straits stars Raúl Juliá, Fred Ward, Daniel H. Jenkins, Antonio Fargas and Raúl Dávila.
- When was Florida Straits released?
- Florida Straits was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.