McBain (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1991, McBain is an action, drama and war film directed by James Glickenhaus, running about 107 minutes. “The drug lords have the power, the money, the connections. They didn't count on McBain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Santos attempts to lead a people's revolt in Colombia to overthrow the Presidente. When his revolt fails and he is killed, his sister Christina goes to New York to find McBain, a lieutenant Santos rescued during the Vietnam War. McBain agrees to help, recruits his old war buddies, raises some cash by killing a few drug dealers, then leads an attack to topple the Colombian government.
Who’s in it. McBain stars Christopher Walken as McBain, Michael Ironside as Frank Bruce, Michael Joseph DeSare as Major Tenny and Chick Vennera as Roberto Santos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, McBain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch McBain page.
If you liked it. Fans of McBain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch McBain (1991)?
- In US, McBain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is McBain worth watching?
- McBain holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in McBain?
- McBain stars Christopher Walken, Michael Ironside, Michael Joseph DeSare, Chick Vennera and Steve James.
- When was McBain released?
- McBain was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.