Snake Eater (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, Snake Eater is an action and thriller film directed by George Erschbamer, running about 94 minutes. “As dirty as Dirty Harry, as dangerous as Deliverance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Snake Eaters are an elite division of the Marines especially trained for search and destroy missions. This actioner chronicles the exploits of one of them who has become a cop. Known as a tough loner, he returns to find the band of backwoods bad-guys who killed his parents and abducted his sister.
Who’s in it. Snake Eater stars Lorenzo Lamas as Jack 'Soldier' Kelly, Josie Bell as The Kid, Ronnie Hawkins as King and Ben DiGregorio as Santucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Snake Eater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Snake Eater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snake Eater 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 Snake Eater (1989)?
- In US, Snake Eater is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Snake Eater worth watching?
- Snake Eater holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snake Eater?
- Snake Eater stars Lorenzo Lamas, Josie Bell, Ronnie Hawkins, Ben DiGregorio and Ron Palillo.
- When was Snake Eater released?
- Snake Eater was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.