The Challenge (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, The Challenge is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by George McCowan, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. All-out war between the United States and an Asian country is averted when the two sides agree to settle their differences by each choosing a single soldier as champion and having the two men fight to the death on an isolated island.
Who’s in it. The Challenge stars Darren McGavin as Jacob Gallery, Broderick Crawford as Gen. Lewis Meyers, James Whitmore as Overman and Skip Homeier as Lyman George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Challenge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Challenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Challenge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Challenge (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Challenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Challenge worth watching?
- The Challenge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Challenge?
- The Challenge stars Darren McGavin, Broderick Crawford, James Whitmore, Skip Homeier and Paul Lukas.
- When was The Challenge released?
- The Challenge was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.