Unmasking the Idol (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Unmasking the Idol is an action and adventure film directed by Worth Keeter, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Duncan Jax must stop the evil terrorist Scarlet Leader from acquiring nuclear bombs that could start WW3. Together with the trusty baboon, Boon, he takes on the almost impossible mission! He must steal the gold that Scarlet leader plans to use to purchase the weapons of destruction.
Who’s in it. Unmasking the Idol stars Ian Hunter as Duncan Jax, C.K. Bibby as Star, Hud Browning and Ronald Campbell as Goldtooth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Unmasking the Idol has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unmasking the Idol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unmasking the Idol 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 Unmasking the Idol (1986)?
- In US, Unmasking the Idol is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unmasking the Idol worth watching?
- Unmasking the Idol holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unmasking the Idol?
- Unmasking the Idol stars Ian Hunter, C.K. Bibby, Hud Browning, Ronald Campbell and Shakti Chen.
- When was Unmasking the Idol released?
- Unmasking the Idol was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.