The Peacekeeper (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1997, The Peacekeeper is an action and thriller film directed by Frédéric Forestier, running about 98 minutes. “Mass destruction just met its match.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a terrorist group steals the US President's personal communications computer for launching the US arsenal in case of war, only a heroic Major has the key to prevent a Presidential assassination or a nuclear holocaust.
Who’s in it. The Peacekeeper stars Dolph Lundgren as Frank Cross, Roy Scheider as President Robert Baker, Michael Sarrazin as Lt. Colonel Douglas Murphy and Montel Williams as Lt. Colonel Northrop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Peacekeeper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peacekeeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peacekeeper 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 The Peacekeeper (1997)?
- In US, The Peacekeeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Peacekeeper worth watching?
- The Peacekeeper holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Peacekeeper?
- The Peacekeeper stars Dolph Lundgren, Roy Scheider, Michael Sarrazin, Montel Williams and Christopher Heyerdahl.
- When was The Peacekeeper released?
- The Peacekeeper was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.