Def-Con 4 (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1985, Def-Con 4 is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Paul Donovan, running about 88 minutes. “The last defense. The last hope. The battle for the future of the world has begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men and a woman circle the globe in a satellite armed with a nuclear device. The third world war breaks out, and a few months later the satellite crashes. They survive the crash but one man gets killed by survivors and the other man gets caught. The woman stays by the remains of the the satellite but is soon caught by evil punks who have taken power.
Who’s in it. Def-Con 4 stars Lenore Zann as J.J., Maury Chaykin as Vinny, Kate Lynch as Jordan and Kevin King as Gideon Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Def-Con 4 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Def-Con 4 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Def-Con 4 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 Def-Con 4 (1985)?
- In US, Def-Con 4 is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Def-Con 4 worth watching?
- Def-Con 4 holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Def-Con 4?
- Def-Con 4 stars Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, Kate Lynch, Kevin King and John Walsch.
- When was Def-Con 4 released?
- Def-Con 4 was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.