North Sea Hijack (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, North Sea Hijack is an action film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 100 minutes. “When the next 12 hours could cost you 1,000 million pounds and 600 lives you need a man who lives second by second” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
Who’s in it. North Sea Hijack stars Roger Moore as Rufus Excalibur ffolkes, Anthony Perkins as Lou Kramer, James Mason as Admiral Brindsen and David Hedison as Robert King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, North Sea Hijack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
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 North Sea Hijack page.
If you liked it. Fans of North Sea Hijack 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 North Sea Hijack (1980)?
- In US, North Sea Hijack 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 North Sea Hijack worth watching?
- North Sea Hijack holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in North Sea Hijack?
- North Sea Hijack stars Roger Moore, Anthony Perkins, James Mason, David Hedison and Michael Parks.
- When was North Sea Hijack released?
- North Sea Hijack was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.