Nighthawks
1981, English. Directed by Bruce Malmuth.
One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him.
When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 527 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Nighthawks
Nighthawks is streaming on Darkroom in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bruce MalmuthDirector
- Sylvester StalloneDeke DaSilva
- Billy Dee WilliamsMatthew Fox
- Rutger HauerWulfgar
- Lindsay WagnerIrene
- Persis KhambattaShakka
- Nigel DavenportPeter Hartman
- Hilarie ThompsonPam
- Joe SpinellLt. Munafo
- Walter MathewsCommissioner
- E. Brian DeanSergeant
- Caesar CordovaPuerto Rican Proprietor
- Charles DuvalDr. Ghiselin
Details
- Released
- 17 March 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Shaber, Paul Sylbert
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $20M
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Nighthawks: quick answers
Is Nighthawks worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 527 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nighthawks?
Nighthawks runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Nighthawks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nighthawks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nighthawks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nighthawks is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nighthawks on?
Nighthawks is streaming on Darkroom in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nighthawks?
If you liked Nighthawks, try The Virtuoso, Hellhound, Code of Silence.
Who directed Nighthawks?
Nighthawks (1981) was directed by Bruce Malmuth and stars Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer.