Army of the Dead (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2008, Army of the Dead is an action, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Joseph Conti, running about 90 minutes. “A Lost Treasure. An Epic Adventure. Unspeakable Terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1590, Coronado dispatched a division of one thousand men to find El Dorado, the legendary city of gold. Those men were never seen again. While searching some Baja peninsula caves as part of an archeological expedition, a university professor and his students unwittingly unleash a long dormant curse. They soon find themselves in a life or death battle with an army of skeletal warriors, the undead remnants of Coronado's conquistadors.
Who’s in it. Army of the Dead stars Ross Kelly as John Barnes, Stefani Marchesi as Amy Barnes, Pedro Miguel Martínez as Prof. Gordon Vasquez / General De Gama and Mike Hatfield as Fred Griffith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Army of the Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Army of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Army of the Dead 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 Army of the Dead (2008)?
- In US, Army of the Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Army of the Dead worth watching?
- Army of the Dead holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Army of the Dead?
- Army of the Dead stars Ross Kelly, Stefani Marchesi, Pedro Miguel Martínez, Mike Hatfield and Malcolm Madera.
- When was Army of the Dead released?
- Army of the Dead was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.