Cobra (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Cobra is an action, thriller and crime film directed by George P. Cosmatos, running about 87 minutes. “Crime is a disease. Meet the cure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans.
Who’s in it. Cobra stars Sylvester Stallone as Lieutenant Marion 'Cobra' Cobretti, Brigitte Nielsen as Ingrid, Reni Santoni as Sergeant Gonzales and Brian Thompson as Night Slasher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cobra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Cobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cobra 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 Cobra (1986)?
- In US, Cobra is available to 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 Cobra worth watching?
- Cobra holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cobra?
- Cobra stars Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Brian Thompson and Lee Garlington.
- When was Cobra released?
- Cobra was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.