No Holds Barred (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, No Holds Barred is an action and drama film directed by Thomas J. Wright, running about 93 minutes. “No Ring. No Ref. No Rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.
Who’s in it. No Holds Barred stars Hulk Hogan as Rip, Tommy Lister Jr. as Zeus, Joan Severance as Samantha Moore and Kurt Fuller as Brell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, No Holds Barred has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $16.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Holds Barred page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Holds Barred 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 No Holds Barred (1989)?
- In US, No Holds Barred is available to 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 No Holds Barred worth watching?
- No Holds Barred holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Holds Barred?
- No Holds Barred stars Hulk Hogan, Tommy Lister Jr., Joan Severance, Kurt Fuller and David Paymer.
- When was No Holds Barred released?
- No Holds Barred was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.