Pentathlon (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1994, Pentathlon is an action film directed by Bruce Malmuth, running about 101 minutes. “Just do it... or die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When East German Eric Brogar wins a gold medal in the pentathlon, he escapes to freedom in the west with the help of a beautiful American athlete. But his demanding coach, Heinrich Mueller vows revenge and Eric's best friend and his father pay the ultimate price for his freedom when they are killed by the Secret Police. In Los Angeles, Eric starts to train for the gold again. But when Mueller comes to America, Eric must win the most deadly game of all… the fight for his life.
Who’s in it. Pentathlon stars Dolph Lundgren as Eric Brogar, David Soul as Heinrich Müller, Renée Coleman as Julia Davis and Roger E. Mosley as John Creese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Pentathlon has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Pentathlon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pentathlon 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 Pentathlon (1994)?
- In US, Pentathlon 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 Pentathlon worth watching?
- Pentathlon holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pentathlon?
- Pentathlon stars Dolph Lundgren, David Soul, Renée Coleman, Roger E. Mosley and Evan James Malmuth.
- When was Pentathlon released?
- Pentathlon was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.