Combat Shock (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, Combat Shock is a thriller, drama, war and horror film directed by Buddy Giovinazzo, running about 92 minutes. “Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.
Who’s in it. Combat Shock stars Rick Giovinazzo as Frankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo), Veronica Stork as Cathy Dunlan, Mitch Maglio as Paco - Gang Leader and Asaph Livni as Labo - Gang Member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Combat Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Combat Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Combat Shock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Combat Shock (1986)?
- In US, Combat Shock is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Combat Shock worth watching?
- Combat Shock holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Combat Shock?
- Combat Shock stars Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio, Asaph Livni and Nick Nasta.
- When was Combat Shock released?
- Combat Shock was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.