Missing in Action (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, Missing in Action is an action, thriller, adventure and war film directed by Joseph Zito, running about 101 minutes. “The war's not over until the last man comes home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American servicemen are still being held captive in Vietnam and it's up to one man to bring them home in this blistering, fast-paced action/adventure starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris.Following a daring escape from a Vietnamese POW camp, Special Forces Colonel James Braddock (Norris) is on a mission to locate and save remaining MIAs.
Who’s in it. Missing in Action stars Chuck Norris as Col. James Braddock, M. Emmet Walsh as Tuck, David Tress as Sen. Porter and Lenore Kasdorf as Ann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Missing in Action has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Missing in Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Missing in Action 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 Missing in Action (1984)?
- In US, Missing in Action is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Missing in Action worth watching?
- Missing in Action holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Missing in Action?
- Missing in Action stars Chuck Norris, M. Emmet Walsh, David Tress, Lenore Kasdorf and James Hong.
- When was Missing in Action released?
- Missing in Action was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.