Highlander (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, Highlander is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 116 minutes. “There can be only one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
Who’s in it. Highlander stars Christophe Lambert as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod, Roxanne Hart as Brenda J. Wyatt, Clancy Brown as Victor 'The Kurgan' Kruger and Sean Connery as Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Highlander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo 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 Highlander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highlander 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 Highlander (1986)?
- In US, Highlander is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, 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 Highlander worth watching?
- Highlander holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highlander?
- Highlander stars Christophe Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Sean Connery and Beatie Edney.
- When was Highlander released?
- Highlander was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.