Hell on the Battleground (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1987, Hell on the Battleground is an action and war film directed by David A. Prior, running about 82 minutes. “Two Brave Men With One Big Choice: Wait To Die, or Fight Like...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vietnam: The battle-tested Seargents Casey and Lance have to accompany a young Lieutenant and a group of newly arrived teenage soldiers on a practice trip in the jungle. But the trip turns bloody serious when they are discovered by Russian scouts and have half a company follows hot on their heels.
Who’s in it. Hell on the Battleground stars William Smith as Colonel Meredith, Fritz Matthews as Sgt. Jack Casey, Ted Prior as Sgt. Bill Lance and Chet Hood as Lieutenant Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Hell on the Battleground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell on the Battleground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell on the Battleground 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 Hell on the Battleground (1987)?
- In US, Hell on the Battleground is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell on the Battleground worth watching?
- Hell on the Battleground holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell on the Battleground?
- Hell on the Battleground stars William Smith, Fritz Matthews, Ted Prior, Chet Hood and Johnnie Johnson III.
- When was Hell on the Battleground released?
- Hell on the Battleground was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.