The Instructor (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1983, The Instructor is an action film directed by Don Bendell, running about 91 minutes. “...the force is with him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The action never stops in this stunt-packed karate extravaganza of a black belt instructor who proves that his talents and expertise can be used to defend instead of destroy. The Instructor runs a local karate school and tries to impart to his students a sense of dignity along with the intricacies of the sport. When he is threatened by a rival school’s owner he puts his teachings into action. Through spectacular car chases and gripping hand-to-hand battles he tracks, pursues and corners his adversary
Who’s in it. The Instructor stars Bob Chaney as The Instructor, Don Bender as Thumper Rhodes, Bob Saal as Bud Hart and Steve Boergadine as Al Butcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Instructor 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 Instructor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Instructor 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 Instructor (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Instructor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Instructor worth watching?
- The Instructor holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Instructor?
- The Instructor stars Bob Chaney, Don Bender, Bob Saal, Steve Boergadine and Lynday Scharnott.
- When was The Instructor released?
- The Instructor was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.