Riot (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Riot is an action film directed by Joseph Merhi, running about 94 minutes. “Every man for himself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An heiress is kidnapped during the chaos of a riot.
Who’s in it. Riot stars Gary Daniels as Maj. Shane Alcott, Sugar Ray Leonard as Major Williams, Paige Rowland as Anna Lisa Gray and Charles Napier as Agent Devaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Riot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riot 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 Riot (1996)?
- In US, Riot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riot worth watching?
- Riot holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riot?
- Riot stars Gary Daniels, Sugar Ray Leonard, Paige Rowland, Charles Napier and Patrick Kilpatrick.
- When was Riot released?
- Riot was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.