The Osterman Weekend (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, The Osterman Weekend is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 103 minutes. “The one weekend of the year you won't want to miss.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security.
Who’s in it. The Osterman Weekend stars Rutger Hauer as John Tanner, John Hurt as Lawrence Fassett, Craig T. Nelson as Bernard Osterman and Dennis Hopper as Richard Tremayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Osterman Weekend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Osterman Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Osterman Weekend 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 Osterman Weekend (1983)?
- In US, The Osterman Weekend is available to stream on YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Osterman Weekend worth watching?
- The Osterman Weekend holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Osterman Weekend?
- The Osterman Weekend stars Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Craig T. Nelson, Dennis Hopper and Chris Sarandon.
- When was The Osterman Weekend released?
- The Osterman Weekend was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.