The Fourth War (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, The Fourth War is a thriller and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Cold War drama about two gung-ho border commanders (Roy Scheider, Jurgen Prochnow) who carry out their own private war against each other on the German - Czechoslovakia border.
Who’s in it. The Fourth War stars Roy Scheider as Col. Jack Knowles, Jürgen Prochnow as Col. Valachev, Lara Harris as Elena and Harry Dean Stanton as Gen. Hackworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Fourth War has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fourth War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fourth War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fourth War (1990)?
- In US, The Fourth War is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fourth War worth watching?
- The Fourth War holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fourth War?
- The Fourth War stars Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow, Lara Harris, Harry Dean Stanton and Dale Dye.
- When was The Fourth War released?
- The Fourth War was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.