MacGyver (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1985, MacGyver is a drama, action & adventure and crime series.
What it’s about. He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
Who’s in it. MacGyver stars Richard Dean Anderson as Angus MacGyver, Dana Elcar as Pete Thornton, Luke Askew as Warden Renfro and John Cameron Mitchell as Aaron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, MacGyver has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MacGyver page.
If you liked it. Fans of MacGyver tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MacGyver (1985)?
- In US, MacGyver is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is MacGyver worth watching?
- MacGyver holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in MacGyver?
- MacGyver stars Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Luke Askew, John Cameron Mitchell and Kaj-Erik Eriksen.
- When was MacGyver released?
- MacGyver was released in 1985.