Attack Force Z (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Attack Force Z is an action and war film directed by Tim Burstall, running about 93 minutes. “Mel Gibson blasting his way to hell and back” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tim Burstall directs then-up-and-comers Mel Gibson and Sam Neill in this action-packed Cannes Film Festival selection about the grim realities of World War II, a gritty drama based on actual events. Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific, Capt. P.G. Kelly (Gibson) and his elite squad of Australian commandos must keep tabs on a defecting Japanese official who could hold the secret to peace.
Who’s in it. Attack Force Z stars John Phillip Law as Lieutenant Veitch, Mel Gibson as Captain Kelly, Sam Neill as Sergeant Costello and Chris Haywood as Able Seaman A.D. 'Sparrer' Bird, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Attack Force Z has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $88K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack Force Z page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack Force Z 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 Attack Force Z (1982)?
- In US, Attack Force Z is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Attack Force Z worth watching?
- Attack Force Z holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack Force Z?
- Attack Force Z stars John Phillip Law, Mel Gibson, Sam Neill, Chris Haywood and Sylvia Chang.
- When was Attack Force Z released?
- Attack Force Z was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.