Force: Five (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1981, Force: Five is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 96 minutes. “Five against a thousand... The odds are even.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A martial-arts expert leads a team of fellow martial artists to rescue a senator's daughter from an island ruled by the evil leader of a fanatical religious cult.
Who’s in it. Force: Five stars Joe Lewis as Jim Martin, Bong Soo Han as Rev. Rhee, Sonny Barnes as Lockjaw and Richard Norton as Ezekiel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Force: Five has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Force: Five page.
If you liked it. Fans of Force: Five 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 Force: Five (1981)?
- In US, Force: Five is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Force: Five worth watching?
- Force: Five holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Force: Five?
- Force: Five stars Joe Lewis, Bong Soo Han, Sonny Barnes, Richard Norton and Benny Urquidez.
- When was Force: Five released?
- Force: Five was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.