Armstrong (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, Armstrong is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 96 minutes. “Two people with nothing in common except blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Cold War has just heated up! CIA Agent Bob Taylor (Charles Napier) arrives in Moscow with his new wife Susan (Kimberley Kates) with a highly secret video tape of Russian missiles leaving an unknown base near Moscow under the cover of darkness. Are these missiles destined to be aimed at the US or are they being smuggled to a terrorist organisation. The Americans need to know where these missiles are going, the only person who can help them discover their destination is Armstrong (Frank Zagarino) an ex buddy of Bob who now trains an elite Russian anti-terrorist squad under the command of Colonel Zukov (Richard Lynch). Zukov is from the old guard, corrupt, ruthless, and will stop at nothing to gain control.
Who’s in it. Armstrong stars Frank Zagarino as Rod Armstrong, Joe Lara as Ponytail, Kimberley Kates as Susan Zorkin and Charles Napier as Robert Zorkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Armstrong has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armstrong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armstrong 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 Armstrong (1998)?
- In US, Armstrong is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Armstrong worth watching?
- Armstrong holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Armstrong?
- Armstrong stars Frank Zagarino, Joe Lara, Kimberley Kates, Charles Napier and Justin Carroll.
- When was Armstrong released?
- Armstrong was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.