Weekend Warriors (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1986, Weekend Warriors is an action, comedy, drama and music film directed by Bert Convy, running about 89 minutes. “The Platoon That Loves To Party!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1961, with war looming in Berlin, an Air National Guard unit of actors, journalists and studio personnel is up for military academy consideration.
Who’s in it. Weekend Warriors stars Matt McCoy as Ames, Lloyd Bridges as Col. Archer, Chris Lemmon as Vince Tucker and Vic Tayback as Sgt. Burdge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Weekend Warriors has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weekend Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weekend Warriors 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 Weekend Warriors (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weekend Warriors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Weekend Warriors worth watching?
- Weekend Warriors holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weekend Warriors?
- Weekend Warriors stars Matt McCoy, Lloyd Bridges, Chris Lemmon, Vic Tayback and Graham Jarvis.
- When was Weekend Warriors released?
- Weekend Warriors was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.