The Lost Platoon (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1990, The Lost Platoon is an action, war and horror film directed by David A. Prior, running about 86 minutes. “They have been soldiers for centuries. They never lose... and they never die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American reporter covering a civil war in Nicaragua discovers that four soldiers that he used to know during World War II are there and they are actual vampires fighting their own personal war against an evil Nicaraguan general and his own personal army of vampires terrorizing the country.
Who’s in it. The Lost Platoon stars David Parry as Jonathan Hancock, William Knight as Hollander, Stephen Quadros as Walker and Michael Wayne as Hayden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Lost Platoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Platoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Platoon 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 Lost Platoon (1990)?
- In US, The Lost Platoon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lost Platoon worth watching?
- The Lost Platoon holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Platoon?
- The Lost Platoon stars David Parry, William Knight, Stephen Quadros, Michael Wayne and Sean Heyman.
- When was The Lost Platoon released?
- The Lost Platoon was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.