Red Scorpion

Name: Red Scorpion
Genre: Adventure, Action, War
Released: 1988-12-24
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T. P. McKenna, Carmen Argenziano

1988, English. Directed by Joseph Zito.

They think they control him. Think again.

A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.

Adventure Action War

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Runtime: 1h 45m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Red Scorpion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and Troma NOW in India.

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Released: 24 December 1988
Country: Namibia, South Africa, United States of America
Written by: Arne Olsen, Robert Abramoff, Jack Abramoff
Budget: $16M
Box office: $4.2M

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What comes after Red Scorpion?

Next in the series: Red Scorpion 2 (1995).

Is Red Scorpion worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Red Scorpion?

Red Scorpion runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does Red Scorpion have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Red Scorpion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Red Scorpion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Red Scorpion is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Red Scorpion on?

Red Scorpion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and Troma NOW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Red Scorpion?

If you liked Red Scorpion, try Triple Cross, The Dirty Dozen, The Wild Geese.

Who directed Red Scorpion?

Red Scorpion (1988) was directed by Joseph Zito and stars Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White.