The Zone (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, The Zone is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Barry Zetlin, running about 96 minutes. “A deadly mission against the clock” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former Gulf War hero Rowdy Welles is framed for murder by unscrupulous CIA boss Dick Althorp. As his price of freedom, Welles is ordered to undertake a deadly mission to destroy a nuclear processing plant in a foreign nation, owned by dangerous tyrant Lothar Krasna.
Who’s in it. The Zone stars Robert Davi as Rowdy Welles, Alexander Godunov as Lothar Krasna, Ben Gazzara as Dick Althorp and Lara Harris as Mikaela / Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Zone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Zone 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 The Zone (1995)?
- In US, The Zone is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Zone worth watching?
- The Zone holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Zone?
- The Zone stars Robert Davi, Alexander Godunov, Ben Gazzara, Lara Harris and Patricia Rive.
- When was The Zone released?
- The Zone was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.