Deathsport (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 1978, Deathsport is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Allan Arkush, running about 82 minutes. “DeathSport isn't just a game. In the year 3000, it's the only way to survive!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 1000 years into the future, after the Great Neutron Wars, the world is divided into desert wastelands and isolated city-states. Notorious "Desert Ranger" Kaz is forced to fight in the DeathSport, dueling on futuristic motorcycle "Death Machines". With the help of renegade vixen Deneer, Kaz must face his past and fight to save himself and his people.

Who’s in it. Deathsport stars David Carradine as Kaz Oshay, Claudia Jennings as Deneer, Richard Lynch as Ankar Moor and William Smithers as Doctor Karl, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Deathsport has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus 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 Deathsport page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deathsport 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 Deathsport (1978)?
In US, Deathsport is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deathsport worth watching?
Deathsport holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Deathsport?
Deathsport stars David Carradine, Claudia Jennings, Richard Lynch, William Smithers and Will Walker.
When was Deathsport released?
Deathsport was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.