DEFCON-4
1985, English. Directed by Paul Donovan & Digby Cook.
The last defense. The last hope. The battle for the future of the world has begun.
Two men and a woman circle the globe in a satellite armed with a nuclear device. The third world war breaks out, and a few months later the satellite crashes. They survive the crash but one man gets killed by survivors and the other man gets caught. The woman stays by the remains of the the satellite but is soon caught by evil punks who have taken power.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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DEFCON-4 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 March 1985
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Paul Donovan
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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DEFCON-4: quick answers
Is DEFCON-4 worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.5/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is DEFCON-4?
DEFCON-4 runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does DEFCON-4 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for DEFCON-4. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
DEFCON-4 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
DEFCON-4 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is DEFCON-4 on?
DEFCON-4 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like DEFCON-4?
If you liked DEFCON-4, try World Gone Wild, Solarbabies, The Omega Man.
Who directed DEFCON-4?
DEFCON-4 (1985) was directed by Paul Donovan and Digby Cook and stars Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, Kate Lynch.