A Show of Force (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1990, A Show of Force is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 95 minutes. “Reporter Kate Melendez is onto the biggest story of her life. If she lives to tell it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.
Who’s in it. A Show of Force stars Amy Irving as Kate Melendez, Andy Garcia as Luis Angel Mora, Lou Diamond Phillips as Jesus Fuentes and Robert Duvall as Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Show of Force has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Show of Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Show of Force tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Show of Force (1990)?
- In US, A Show of Force is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Show of Force worth watching?
- A Show of Force holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Show of Force?
- A Show of Force stars Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Duvall and Kevin Spacey.
- When was A Show of Force released?
- A Show of Force was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.