The Wrecking Crew (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, The Wrecking Crew is an action and comedy film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 105 minutes. “Matt Helm Is Alive And Well And Swinging In Copenhagen--So Far!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Count Contini attempts to destroy the world's economy by masterminding the theft of $1 billion in U.S. gold, ICE chief MacDonald summons secret agent Matt Helm to stop him.
Who’s in it. The Wrecking Crew stars Dean Martin as Matt Helm, Elke Sommer as Linka Karensky, Sharon Tate as Freya Carlson and Nancy Kwan as Wen Yu-Rang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Wrecking Crew has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Wrecking Crew page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrecking Crew 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 Wrecking Crew (1968)?
- In US, The Wrecking Crew is available to 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 Wrecking Crew worth watching?
- The Wrecking Crew holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wrecking Crew?
- The Wrecking Crew stars Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Nancy Kwan and Nigel Green.
- When was The Wrecking Crew released?
- The Wrecking Crew was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.