Red Scorpion (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Red Scorpion is an action, adventure and war film directed by Joseph Zito, running about 105 minutes. “They think they control him. Think again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Russian KGB agent is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary. However, he has a change of heart when he sees how the Russians and their Cuban allies are killing and repressing the locals, so he switches sides and helps the rebels.
Who’s in it. Red Scorpion stars Dolph Lundgren as Lt. Nikolai Rachenko, M. Emmet Walsh as Dewey Ferguson, Al White as Kallunda Kintash and T. P. McKenna as General Vortek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Red Scorpion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Scorpion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Scorpion 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 Red Scorpion (1988)?
- In US, Red Scorpion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Scorpion worth watching?
- Red Scorpion holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Scorpion?
- Red Scorpion stars Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T. P. McKenna and Carmen Argenziano.
- When was Red Scorpion released?
- Red Scorpion was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.