Terminal Force (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 1989, Terminal Force is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 84 minutes. “When words just get in the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renegade cop Nick Tyree gets suspended after blowing away a liquor store robber who interrupts his alcohol purchase. His hot-headed chief wants him back when the young daughter of a key witness against mob boss Johnny Ventura is kidnapped because Tyree's law pushing ways are the only solution.
Who’s in it. Terminal Force stars Richard Harrison as Nick Tyree, Troy Donahue as Slim, Dawn Wildsmith as Delilah and John Henry Richardson as Johnny Ventura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Terminal Force has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terminal Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terminal Force 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 Terminal Force (1989)?
- In US, Terminal Force is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terminal Force worth watching?
- Terminal Force holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terminal Force?
- Terminal Force stars Richard Harrison, Troy Donahue, Dawn Wildsmith, John Henry Richardson and James R. Sweeney.
- When was Terminal Force released?
- Terminal Force was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.