The Quest (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, The Quest is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme, running about 95 minutes. “A lost city. A man of destiny. A test of honor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.
Who’s in it. The Quest stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Christopher Dubois, Roger Moore as Lord Edgar Dobbs, James Remar as Maxie Devine and Jack McGee as Harry Smythe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Quest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quest 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 Quest (1996)?
- In US, The Quest 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 The Quest worth watching?
- The Quest holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quest?
- The Quest stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Jack McGee and Louis Mandylor.
- When was The Quest released?
- The Quest was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.