Sword of Gideon (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, Sword of Gideon is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 173 minutes. “What drives men of peace to commit acts of vengeance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chronicles a Mossad team hand picked to hunt down the terrorists involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes.
Who’s in it. Sword of Gideon stars Steven Bauer as Avner, Michael York as Robert, Rod Steiger as Mordechai Samuels and Colleen Dewhurst as Golda Meir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sword of Gideon 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 Sword of Gideon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword of Gideon 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 Sword of Gideon (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sword of Gideon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sword of Gideon worth watching?
- Sword of Gideon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sword of Gideon?
- Sword of Gideon stars Steven Bauer, Michael York, Rod Steiger, Colleen Dewhurst and Leslie Hope.
- When was Sword of Gideon released?
- Sword of Gideon was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.