The Commando (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, The Commando is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Asif Akbar, running about 93 minutes. “Only one will survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An elite DEA agent returns home after a failed mission when his family makes an unexpected discovery in their house – a stash of money worth $3 million. They soon face the danger and threat of a newly released criminal and his crew, who will do whatever it takes to retrieve the money, including kidnap the agent’s daughters. Stakes are high and lives are at risk in this head-to-head battle as the agent stops at nothing to protect his family against the money-hungry criminals.

Who’s in it. The Commando stars Mickey Rourke as Johnny, Michael Jai White as James Baker, Jeff Fahey as Sheriff Alexander and John Enos III as Trey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Commando has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commando page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Commando 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.