The Untouchables (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1987, The Untouchables is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 119 minutes. “What are you prepared to do?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Treasury Agent Eliot Ness arrives in Chicago and is determined to take down Al Capone, but it's not going to be easy because Capone has the police in his pocket. Ness meets Jim Malone, a veteran patrolman and probably the most honorable one on the force. He asks Malone to help him get Capone, but Malone warns him that if he goes after Capone, he is going to war.
Who’s in it. The Untouchables stars Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness, Sean Connery as Jim Malone, Charles Martin Smith as Oscar Wallace and Andy García as George Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Untouchables has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Untouchables page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Untouchables tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Untouchables (1987)?
- In US, The Untouchables is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Untouchables worth watching?
- The Untouchables holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Untouchables?
- The Untouchables stars Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Charles Martin Smith, Andy García and Robert De Niro.
- When was The Untouchables released?
- The Untouchables was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.