Magnum Force (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1973, Magnum Force is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ted Post, running about 124 minutes. “A man's got to know his limitations.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.
Who’s in it. Magnum Force stars Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan, Hal Holbrook as Lieutenant Briggs, Mitchell Ryan as Charlie McCoy and David Soul as John Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Magnum Force has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Magnum Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnum 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 Magnum Force (1973)?
- In US, Magnum Force is available to 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 Magnum Force worth watching?
- Magnum Force holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Magnum Force?
- Magnum Force stars Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul and Tim Matheson.
- When was Magnum Force released?
- Magnum Force was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.