Tripwire (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, Tripwire is an action and thriller film directed by James Lemmo, running about 87 minutes. “Revenge takes no prisoners.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A band of ruthless international terrorists led by Josef Szabo hijack a speeding railroad train loaded with a full arsenal of powerful military weaponry capable of threatening world peace. The only hero who can stop the terrorists' scheme for world domination is Jack DeForest. During the battle between good and evil the hero DeForest accidentally kills the son of the Szabo. Seeking revenge Szabo locates DeForest’s family, murders his wife and kidnaps their teenage son thereby turning their fight it into a personal vendetta. So, DeForest must fight not only to save the world, but for his only remaining family.
Who’s in it. Tripwire stars Terence Knox as Jack DeForest, David Warner as Josef Szabo, Isabella Hofmann as Annie and Charlotte Lewis as Trudy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Tripwire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tripwire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tripwire 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 Tripwire (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tripwire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tripwire worth watching?
- Tripwire holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tripwire?
- Tripwire stars Terence Knox, David Warner, Isabella Hofmann, Charlotte Lewis and Andras Jones.
- When was Tripwire released?
- Tripwire was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.