Relentless (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Relentless is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by William Lustig, running about 92 minutes. “Killers aren't born. They're made. Judd Nelson is Buck Taylor. And Buck Taylor is...Relentless” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Los Angeles police detectives, cynical veteran Malloy and cocky rookie Dietz, hunt for a serial killer, an ex-cop named Taylor, whom randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
Who’s in it. Relentless stars Judd Nelson as Arthur 'Buck' Taylor, Robert Loggia as Bill Malloy, Leo Rossi as Sam Dietz and Meg Foster as Carol Dietz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Relentless has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo 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 Relentless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Relentless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Relentless (1989)?
- In US, Relentless is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, 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 Relentless worth watching?
- Relentless holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Relentless?
- Relentless stars Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster and Patrick O'Bryan.
- When was Relentless released?
- Relentless was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.