Opposing Force (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1986, Opposing Force is an action film directed by Eric Karson, running about 100 minutes. “Where civilization ends and survival begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of elite soldiers, including one woman, sign up for the ultimate training mission. The group parachutes onto a remote island, where their objective is to reach the safety zone before the "opposing force" captures them. Everything does not go as expected, and the training mission turns into the real thing.
Who’s in it. Opposing Force stars Tom Skerritt as Logan, Lisa Eichhorn as Casey, Anthony Zerbe as Becker and Richard Roundtree as Stafford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Opposing Force has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Opposing Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Opposing 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 Opposing Force (1986)?
- In US, Opposing Force is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Opposing Force worth watching?
- Opposing Force holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Opposing Force?
- Opposing Force stars Tom Skerritt, Lisa Eichhorn, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Roundtree and Robert Wightman.
- When was Opposing Force released?
- Opposing Force was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.