Small Soldiers (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, Small Soldiers is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Joe Dante, running about 110 minutes. “Big Movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.
Who’s in it. Small Soldiers stars Gregory Smith as Alan Abernathy, Kirsten Dunst as Christy Fimple, Denis Leary as Gil Mars and Phil Hartman as Phil Fimple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Small Soldiers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $54.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV 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 Small Soldiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Soldiers 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 Small Soldiers (1998)?
- In US, Small Soldiers is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, 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 Small Soldiers worth watching?
- Small Soldiers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Soldiers?
- Small Soldiers stars Gregory Smith, Kirsten Dunst, Denis Leary, Phil Hartman and David Cross.
- When was Small Soldiers released?
- Small Soldiers was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.