The Beast of War
1988, English. Directed by Kevin Reynolds.
War brings out the beast in every man.
During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Beast of War
The Beast of War is streaming on fuboTV and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Mastrosimone
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $161K
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The Beast of War: quick answers
Is The Beast of War worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 231 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beast of War?
The Beast of War runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Beast of War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beast of War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beast of War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beast of War is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beast of War on?
The Beast of War is streaming on fuboTV and Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast of War?
If you liked The Beast of War, try Men in War, Beneath Hill 60, One of Our Aircraft Is Missing.
Who directed The Beast of War?
The Beast of War (1988) was directed by Kevin Reynolds and stars George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer.