Lone Wolf McQuade (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1983, Lone Wolf McQuade is an action, crime and western film directed by Steve Carver, running about 107 minutes. “The 'Mad Dog' Criminal... The 'Lone Wolf' Lawman... The Ultimate Showdown.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The archetypical renegade Texas Ranger wages war against a drug kingpin with automatic weapons, his wits and martial arts after a gun battle leaves his partner dead. All of this inevitably culminates in a martial arts showdown between the drug lord and the ranger, and involving the woman they both love.

Who’s in it. Lone Wolf McQuade stars Chuck Norris as J.J. McQuade, David Carradine as Rawley Wilkes, Barbara Carrera as Lola Richardson and Leon Isaac Kennedy as Jackson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lone Wolf McQuade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lone Wolf McQuade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lone Wolf McQuade 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 Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)?
In US, Lone Wolf McQuade is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lone Wolf McQuade worth watching?
Lone Wolf McQuade holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lone Wolf McQuade?
Lone Wolf McQuade stars Chuck Norris, David Carradine, Barbara Carrera, Leon Isaac Kennedy and Robert Beltran.
When was Lone Wolf McQuade released?
Lone Wolf McQuade was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.