Steel Dawn (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Steel Dawn is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Lance Hool, running about 97 minutes. “He is the desert warrior, carving the future with his sword.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control.
Who’s in it. Steel Dawn stars Patrick Swayze as Nomad, Lisa Niemi as Kasha, Anthony Zerbe as Damnil and Christopher Neame as Sho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Steel Dawn has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $562.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Steel Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel Dawn 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 Steel Dawn (1987)?
- In US, Steel Dawn is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Steel Dawn worth watching?
- Steel Dawn holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steel Dawn?
- Steel Dawn stars Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi, Anthony Zerbe, Christopher Neame and Brion James.
- When was Steel Dawn released?
- Steel Dawn was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.