C.A.T. Squad (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1986, C.A.T. Squad is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by William Friedkin, running about 97 minutes. “Every government has one secret weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When terrorists start killing scientists who are working on NATO's laser defense program, an elite team, the Counter Assault Tactical (C.A.T.) Squad, is brought in to stop the killers.
Who’s in it. C.A.T. Squad stars Joe Cortese as John 'Doc' Burkholder, Jack Youngblood as John Sommers, Steve James as Bud Raines and Patricia Charbonneau as Nikki Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, C.A.T. Squad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch C.A.T. Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of C.A.T. Squad 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 C.A.T. Squad (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for C.A.T. Squad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is C.A.T. Squad worth watching?
- C.A.T. Squad holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in C.A.T. Squad?
- C.A.T. Squad stars Joe Cortese, Jack Youngblood, Steve James, Patricia Charbonneau and Barry Corbin.
- When was C.A.T. Squad released?
- C.A.T. Squad was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.