Walker (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Walker is a drama, history and western film directed by Alex Cox, running about 94 minutes. “Before Rambo... Before Oliver North...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.
Who’s in it. Walker stars Ed Harris as William Walker, Richard Masur as Ephraim Squier, René Auberjonois as Maj. Siegfried Hennington and Keith Szarabajka as Timothy Crocker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Walker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $257K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 Walker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walker (1987)?
- In US, Walker is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Walker worth watching?
- Walker holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walker?
- Walker stars Ed Harris, Richard Masur, René Auberjonois, Keith Szarabajka and Sy Richardson.
- When was Walker released?
- Walker was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.