Raw Deal (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, Raw Deal is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Irvin, running about 106 minutes. “The system gave him a raw deal. Nobody gives him a raw deal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.
Who’s in it. Raw Deal stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner, Kathryn Harrold as Monique, Sam Wanamaker as Luigi Patrovita and Paul Shenar as Paulo Rocca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Raw Deal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Raw Deal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raw Deal 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 Raw Deal (1986)?
- In US, Raw Deal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Raw Deal worth watching?
- Raw Deal holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Raw Deal?
- Raw Deal stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar and Robert Davi.
- When was Raw Deal released?
- Raw Deal was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.