Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Wanted: Dead or Alive is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gary Sherman, running about 104 minutes. “Nick Randall is a loner. A legend. A bounty hunter. He's the best there is at the job he hates.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick Randall is a Los Angeles-based bounty hunter and an ex-CIA operative who is asked by a former co-worker to help track down terrorist Malak Al Rahim. However, Malak Al Rahim is also looking for Randall, and Randall's employers tell him where to find him. This results in the death of his best friend, Sgt. Danny Quintz, and his girlfriend, Terry, eventually forcing a showdown on the waterfront.
Who’s in it. Wanted: Dead or Alive stars Rutger Hauer as Nick Randall, Gene Simmons as Malak Al Rahim, Eli Danker as Robert Aziz and Nick Faltas as Amir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wanted: Dead or Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wanted: Dead or Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wanted: Dead or Alive 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 Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)?
- In US, Wanted: Dead or Alive is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wanted: Dead or Alive worth watching?
- Wanted: Dead or Alive holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Wanted: Dead or Alive?
- Wanted: Dead or Alive stars Rutger Hauer, Gene Simmons, Eli Danker, Nick Faltas and Dennis Burkley.
- When was Wanted: Dead or Alive released?
- Wanted: Dead or Alive was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.