Vigilante Force (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1976, Vigilante Force is an action and adventure film directed by George Armitage, running about 89 minutes. “They Hired Themselves A Hero - But All They Bought Was Trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small town in California, the quiet citizens find their lives disrupted by boisterous, lawless oil-field workers who have infested their community. One resident, Ben Arnold, enlists his brother Aaron, a Vietnam veteran, to assemble a group of men to restore law and order to the town. Though Aaron's crew succeeds, the newfound power goes to some of their heads, and Aaron and Ben must again reclaim the town for the citizens.
Who’s in it. Vigilante Force stars Kris Kristofferson as Aaron Arnold, Jan-Michael Vincent as Ben Arnold, Victoria Principal as Linda Christopher and Bernadette Peters as Little Dee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Vigilante 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 Vigilante Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vigilante 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 Vigilante Force (1976)?
- In US, Vigilante 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 Vigilante Force worth watching?
- Vigilante Force holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vigilante Force?
- Vigilante Force stars Kris Kristofferson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Victoria Principal, Bernadette Peters and Brad Dexter.
- When was Vigilante Force released?
- Vigilante Force was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.
