Executive Action (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Executive Action is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by David Miller, running about 91 minutes. “Assassination conspiracy? The possibility is frightening.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative agitprop.
Who’s in it. Executive Action stars Burt Lancaster as Farrington, Robert Ryan as Foster, Will Geer as Ferguson and Gilbert Green as Paulitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Executive Action has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Executive Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Executive Action 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 Executive Action (1973)?
- In US, Executive Action 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 Executive Action worth watching?
- Executive Action holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Executive Action?
- Executive Action stars Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green and John Anderson.
- When was Executive Action released?
- Executive Action was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.