Stronghold (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Stronghold is a crime film directed by Bobby Eerhart, running about 93 minutes. “The brutal ordeal of a family held in the grip of blood crazed killers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An isolated farmhouse is chosen as a hide-out by Jim and Charlie after an armed robbery. The Deleye family are forced to accept the situation under Jim's brutal domination. Badly wounded Charlie, a gentle character, takes Lisa's room but keeps her baby as hostage. As the local Police close in the family's unhappiness is uncovered and the tension in the house grows as the surrounding forest becomes a battleground for army exercises. Lisa and Charlie are soon making love, Hugo is killed by Jim and the stage is set for a final and bloody shootout.
Who’s in it. Stronghold stars Hidde Maas as Jim, Jack Monkau as Charlie, Annick Christiaens as Lisa and Josse De Pauw as Deleye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Stronghold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stronghold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stronghold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stronghold (1985)?
- In US, Stronghold is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stronghold worth watching?
- Stronghold holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stronghold?
- Stronghold stars Hidde Maas, Jack Monkau, Annick Christiaens, Josse De Pauw and Chris Lomme.
- When was Stronghold released?
- Stronghold was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.