Total Force (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Total Force is an action and science fiction film directed by Steven Kaman, running about 94 minutes. “Quite possibly the worst movie every made.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An evil scientist creates a device that controls humans. With a press of the button, the subject will explode. A special forces team called "Total Force" must seek out and destroy the scientist and his lab. Later on in the film they are supported by terrorist Jack O'Hara, played by Frank Stallone. 'Comic relief' is provided by a corrupt senator, whose character is not at all funny.
Who’s in it. Total Force stars Timothy Bottoms as Drake, Rustam Branaman as Stode, J.D. Rifkin as Rock and Morgan Daniel as Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Total Force has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Total Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Total 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 Total Force (1997)?
- In US, Total Force is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Total Force worth watching?
- Total Force holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Total Force?
- Total Force stars Timothy Bottoms, Rustam Branaman, J.D. Rifkin, Morgan Daniel and Frank Stallone Jr..
- When was Total Force released?
- Total Force was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.