Commando (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Commando is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 90 minutes. “Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Who’s in it. Commando stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, Rae Dawn Chong as Cindy, Dan Hedaya as Arius and Vernon Wells as Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Commando has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and BBC America 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 Commando page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Commando (1985)?
- In US, Commando is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, 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 Commando worth watching?
- Commando holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Commando?
- Commando stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells and James Olson.
- When was Commando released?
- Commando was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.