The Annihilators (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, The Annihilators is an action, drama and crime film directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr., running about 84 minutes. “For them, the Vietnam War wasn't Hell...it was Practice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon his return from Vietnam, an ex-soldier finds his neighborhood has deteriorated badly, and is being terrorized by a vicious street gang. He calls some of his GI buddies, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of the gang.
Who’s in it. The Annihilators stars Jim Antonio as Lieutenant Hawkins, Sid Conrad as Louie Nace, Gerrit Graham as Ray Track and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Garrett Floyd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Annihilators has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Annihilators page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Annihilators 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 Annihilators (1985)?
- In US, The Annihilators is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Annihilators worth watching?
- The Annihilators holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Annihilators?
- The Annihilators stars Jim Antonio, Sid Conrad, Gerrit Graham, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Paul Koslo.
- When was The Annihilators released?
- The Annihilators was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.