The Owl (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Owl is an action film directed by Tom Holland, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. After the violent murder of his family, a man becomes a vigilante dispensing his own kind of justice to people in need. ["The Owl" originally aired on CBS as a 48-minute pilot for a series that was not picked up. It was later expanded to an 84-minute telefilm for international markets by incorporating deleted scenes and lengthy montage sequences. Director Tom Holland had his name removed from the longer version.]
Who’s in it. The Owl stars Adrian Paul as The Owl, Patricia Charbonneau as Danny Santerre, Brian Thompson as Barkeeper and Erika Flores as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Owl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Owl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Owl 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 Owl (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Owl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Owl worth watching?
- The Owl holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Owl?
- The Owl stars Adrian Paul, Patricia Charbonneau, Brian Thompson, Erika Flores and Jacques Apollo Bolton.
- When was The Owl released?
- The Owl was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.