Broken Arrow (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Broken Arrow is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Woo, running about 108 minutes. “Prepare to Go Ballistic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.
Who’s in it. Broken Arrow stars John Travolta as Vic Deakins, Christian Slater as Riley Hale, Samantha Mathis as Terry Carmichael and Delroy Lindo as Colonel Max Wilkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Broken Arrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $150.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and 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 Broken Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow (1996)?
- In US, Broken Arrow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, and 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 Broken Arrow worth watching?
- Broken Arrow holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Arrow?
- Broken Arrow stars John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Delroy Lindo and Bob Gunton.
- When was Broken Arrow released?
- Broken Arrow was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.