Savage Dawn (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1986, Savage Dawn is an action and thriller film directed by Simon Nuchtern, running about 102 minutes. “The reign of terror is about to end.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vicious biker gang takes over a small town in Arizona. A Vietnam War vet passing through town and a few locals with nothing to lose go to war with the gang's ruthless leader.
Who’s in it. Savage Dawn stars George Kennedy as Tick Rand, Richard Lynch as Rev. Romano, Karen Black as Rachel and Claudia Udy as Katie Rand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Savage Dawn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage Dawn 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 Savage Dawn (1986)?
- In US, Savage Dawn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Savage Dawn worth watching?
- Savage Dawn holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Savage Dawn?
- Savage Dawn stars George Kennedy, Richard Lynch, Karen Black, Claudia Udy and Lance Henriksen.
- When was Savage Dawn released?
- Savage Dawn was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.