The Soldier
1982, English. Directed by James Glickenhaus.
You don't assign him. You unleash him.
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Soldier
The Soldier is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- James GlickenhausDirector
- Ken WahlThe Soldier
- Alberta WatsonSusan Goodman
- Jeremiah SullivanIvan
- William PrinceThe President
- Joaquim de AlmeidaThe Soldier's Force
- Peter HootenSoldier's Force
- Steve JamesSoldier's Force
- Alexander SpencerSoldier's Force
- Klaus KinskiDracha
- Bill AnagnosTruck Driver / Cowboy #1
- Bob AndrewsICBM Guard
- Lisa CainCowgirl #2
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Glickenhaus
- Budget
- $5.5M
- Box office
- $6.3M
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The Soldier: quick answers
Is The Soldier worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Soldier?
The Soldier runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Soldier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Soldier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Soldier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Soldier is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Soldier on?
The Soldier is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Soldier?
If you liked The Soldier, try SAS: Red Notice, Seeking Justice, Hunting Season.
Who directed The Soldier?
The Soldier (1982) was directed by James Glickenhaus and stars Ken Wahl, Alberta Watson, Jeremiah Sullivan.