Cage (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1989, Cage is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Lang Elliott, running about 100 minutes. “There are no rules...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's body. When they get out of the army the two open up a bar together, but some local gangsters make things tough for them after they refuse to take part in brutal "cage" matches where fighters battle to the point of serious injury and/or death.
Who’s in it. Cage stars Lou Ferrigno as Billy Thomas, Reb Brown as Scott Monroe, Michael Dante as Tony Baccola and Mike Moroff as Mario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Cage has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $618.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cage 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 Cage (1989)?
- In US, Cage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cage worth watching?
- Cage holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cage?
- Cage stars Lou Ferrigno, Reb Brown, Michael Dante, Mike Moroff and Al Leong.
- When was Cage released?
- Cage was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.