Ruckus (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Ruckus is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Max Kleven, running about 93 minutes. “The chase was on! Him against them. Well, so much for them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Madoc County is a quiet and peaceful place until vagrant Kyle Hanson arrives. The people of Madoc County are repelled by his appearance and want to chase him out of the city. Unfortunately for them, Kyle Hanson is a former Vietnam elite soldier and he uses his skills to fight back.
Who’s in it. Ruckus stars Dirk Benedict as Kyle Hanson, Linda Blair as Jenny Bellows, Richard Farnsworth as Sheriff Jethro Pough and Matt Clark as Cecil 'Cece' Grant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ruckus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruckus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruckus 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 Ruckus (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruckus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruckus worth watching?
- Ruckus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruckus?
- Ruckus stars Dirk Benedict, Linda Blair, Richard Farnsworth, Matt Clark and Jon Van Ness.
- When was Ruckus released?
- Ruckus was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.