The Soldier (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1982, The Soldier is an action film directed by James Glickenhaus, running about 88 minutes. “You don't assign him. You unleash him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
Who’s in it. The Soldier stars Ken Wahl as The Soldier, Alberta Watson as Susan Goodman, Joaquim de Almeida as The Soldier's Force and Klaus Kinski as Dracha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Soldier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Soldier 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 The Soldier (1982)?
- In US, The Soldier is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Soldier worth watching?
- The Soldier holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Soldier?
- The Soldier stars Ken Wahl, Alberta Watson, Joaquim de Almeida, Klaus Kinski and Jeremiah Sullivan.
- When was The Soldier released?
- The Soldier was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.