Iron Eagle (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1986, Iron Eagle is an action film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 117 minutes. “Break the sound barrier.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Doug's father, an Air Force Pilot, is shot down by MiGs belonging to a radical Middle Eastern state, no one seems able to get him out. Doug finds Chappy, an Air Force Colonel who is intrigued by the idea of sending in two fighters piloted by himself and Doug to rescue Doug's father after bombing the MiG base.
Who’s in it. Iron Eagle stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair, Jason Gedrick as Doug Masters, Tim Thomerson as Col. Ted Masters and Larry B. Scott as Reggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Iron Eagle has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $24.2M 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 Iron Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Eagle 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 Iron Eagle (1986)?
- In US, Iron Eagle 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 Iron Eagle worth watching?
- Iron Eagle holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iron Eagle?
- Iron Eagle stars Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Gedrick, Tim Thomerson, Larry B. Scott and Shawnee Smith.
- When was Iron Eagle released?
- Iron Eagle was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.