Gymkata (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, Gymkata is an action and drama film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 90 minutes. “The skill of gymnastics, the kill of karate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnathan Cabot is a champion gymnast. In the tiny, yet savage, country of Parmistan, there is a perfect spot for a "star wars" site. For the US to get this site, they must compete in the brutal "Game". The government calls on Cabot, the son of a former operative, to win the game. Cabot must combine his gymnastics skills of the west with fighting secrets of the east and form GYMKATA!
Who’s in it. Gymkata stars Kurt Thomas as Jonathan Cabot, Tetchie Agbayani as Princess Rubali, Richard Norton as Zamir and Edward Bell as Paley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Gymkata has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gymkata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gymkata 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 Gymkata (1985)?
- In US, Gymkata is available to 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 Gymkata worth watching?
- Gymkata holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gymkata?
- Gymkata stars Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, Richard Norton, Edward Bell and John Barrett.
- When was Gymkata released?
- Gymkata was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.