When the Cobra Strikes (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2012, When the Cobra Strikes is an action and thriller film directed by Scott Donovan, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. One man travels across country, smuggling illegal black diamonds to sell in order to pay for his father's pardon in South Africa. When he arrives to the United States to finalize what appeared to be a simple transaction he is soon double-crossed and becomes caught up in a contraband forcing him to overcome an opponent far more lethal and deadlier than he has ever met.
Who’s in it. When the Cobra Strikes stars Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Goro Tanaka, Jeff Wolfe as Nicholas Dean, Damion Poitier as Modise and T.J. Storm as Sizwe Biko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, When the Cobra Strikes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 When the Cobra Strikes page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Cobra Strikes 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 When the Cobra Strikes (2012)?
- In US, When the Cobra Strikes is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon 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 When the Cobra Strikes worth watching?
- When the Cobra Strikes holds an audience score of 4.6 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 When the Cobra Strikes?
- When the Cobra Strikes stars Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jeff Wolfe, Damion Poitier, T.J. Storm and Robert Pike Daniel.
- When was When the Cobra Strikes released?
- When the Cobra Strikes was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.