Commando (1985) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1985 · Film · ★ 6.7

Commando poster

Released in 1985, Commando is an action, thriller and aventure film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 90 minutes. “Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.

Who’s in it. Commando stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, Rae Dawn Chong as Cindy, Dan Hedaya as Arius and Vernon Wells as Bennett, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Commando has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Commando page.

If you liked it. Fans of Commando tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Commando (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Commando change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Commando worth watching?
Commando holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and aventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Commando?
Commando stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells and James Olson.
When was Commando released?
Commando was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.