The Experts (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1989, The Experts is an action and comedy film directed by Dave Thomas, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Travis and Wendell are two down-on-their-luck New Yorkers who think they're relocating to a small town in Nebraska to open a nightclub. What they don't know is they have actually been abducted by a KGB operative and flown to the Soviet Union, where they'll unwittingly serve as "experts" on all things cool in America. The town, created expressly for KGB spies-in-training is meant to serve as a training ground for Soviet agents. What can these two hapless Americans possibly teach the Soviet spies and will they ever learn they are not actually in Nebraska?
Who’s in it. The Experts stars John Travolta as Travis, Arye Gross as Wendell, Kelly Preston as Bonnie and Deborah Foreman as Jill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Experts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Experts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Experts 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 The Experts (1989)?
- In US, The Experts is available to 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 The Experts worth watching?
- The Experts holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Experts?
- The Experts stars John Travolta, Arye Gross, Kelly Preston, Deborah Foreman and James Keach.
- When was The Experts released?
- The Experts was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.