The Octagon
1980, English. Directed by Eric Karson.
In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice... he must face The Octagon.
Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless arch-nemesis, McCarn , is involved with the stealthy and dangerous criminals, he is eager to settle old scores. Soon Scott is facing off against McCarn and the entire ninja horde in an effort to take them all down.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Octagon
The Octagon is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1980
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- Leigh Chapman, Paul Aaron
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $19M
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The Octagon: quick answers
Is The Octagon worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Octagon?
The Octagon runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Octagon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Octagon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Octagon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Octagon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Octagon on?
The Octagon is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Octagon?
If you liked The Octagon, try Ninja Assassin, Assassin Club, Wake of Death.
Who directed The Octagon?
The Octagon (1980) was directed by Eric Karson and stars Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef.