Firewalker (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1986, Firewalker is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 104 minutes. “A pair of down-and-out fortune hunters cash in on high adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold.
Who’s in it. Firewalker stars Chuck Norris as Max Donigan, Louis Gossett Jr. as Leo Porter, Melody Anderson as Patricia Goodwin and Will Sampson as Tall Eagle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Firewalker has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firewalker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firewalker 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 Firewalker (1986)?
- In US, Firewalker is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firewalker worth watching?
- Firewalker holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firewalker?
- Firewalker stars Chuck Norris, Louis Gossett Jr., Melody Anderson, Will Sampson and Sonny Landham.
- When was Firewalker released?
- Firewalker was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.