Weekend War (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1988, Weekend War is an action, adventure and tv movie film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. A group of reservists ("weekend warriors") are sent to Honduras to build a runway. Shortly after arriving an engineering group is sent to a small village to repair a bridge as a favor for the US Ambassador; at this point Captain John Deason begins to question who he is really building the bridge for...

Who’s in it. Weekend War stars Stephen Collins as Capt. John Deason, Daniel Stern as Dr. David Garfield, Evan Mirand as Dulcy and Michael Beach as Wiley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Weekend War has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weekend War page.

If you liked it. Fans of Weekend War 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 Weekend War (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weekend War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Weekend War worth watching?
Weekend War holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Weekend War?
Weekend War stars Stephen Collins, Daniel Stern, Evan Mirand, Michael Beach and Scott Paulin.
When was Weekend War released?
Weekend War was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.