Airwolf: The Movie (1984): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1984, Airwolf: The Movie is an action, adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Donald P. Bellisario, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Airwolf is capable of supersonic speeds, invisible to radar and armed with ultra state-of-the-art hardware. Airwolf is the most awesome aerial weapon ever developed. When the helicopter is stolen by Libyan mercenaries, Michael Archangel, Project director for the CIA, enlists the help of Vietnam veteran Stringfellow Hawke and his closest friend Dominic Santini, to attempt to recover the Airwolf. The mission throws them into the midst of Middle Eastern violence and destruction, where they come face to face with danger, romance and intrigue in their battle to re-possess the deadliest aerial weapon ever used.

Who’s in it. Airwolf: The Movie stars Jan-Michael Vincent as Stringfellow Hawke, Ernest Borgnine as Dominic Santini, Alex Cord as Archangel and David Hemmings as Dr. Charles Henry Moffet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Airwolf: The Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Airwolf: The Movie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Airwolf: The Movie 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.