The Dogs of War (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, The Dogs of War is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Irvin, running about 118 minutes. “Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mercenary James Shannon, on a reconnaissance job to the African nation of Zangaro, is tortured and deported. He returns to lead a coup.
Who’s in it. The Dogs of War stars Christopher Walken as Jamie Shannon, Tom Berenger as Drew, Winston Ntshona as Dr Okoye and JoBeth Williams as Jessie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Dogs of War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Dogs of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dogs of War 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 Dogs of War (1980)?
- In US, The Dogs of War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Dogs of War worth watching?
- The Dogs of War holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dogs of War?
- The Dogs of War stars Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Winston Ntshona, JoBeth Williams and Hugh Millais.
- When was The Dogs of War released?
- The Dogs of War was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.