Black Moon Rising (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Black Moon Rising is an action and science fiction film directed by Harley Cokeliss, running about 100 minutes. “Meet Sam Quint... Stealing from him is the biggest mistake you can make.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An FBI free-lancer stashes a stolen Las Vegas-crime tape in a high-tech car stolen by someone else.
Who’s in it. Black Moon Rising stars Tommy Lee Jones as Quint, Linda Hamilton as Nina, Robert Vaughn as Ed Ryland and Richard Jaeckel as Earl Windom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Black Moon Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Moon Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Moon Rising 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 Black Moon Rising (1986)?
- In US, Black Moon Rising is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Moon Rising worth watching?
- Black Moon Rising holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Moon Rising?
- Black Moon Rising stars Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Hamilton, Robert Vaughn, Richard Jaeckel and Lee Ving.
- When was Black Moon Rising released?
- Black Moon Rising was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.