The Lightship (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, The Lightship is a thriller film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A trio of robbers, two brothers and their twisted genius leader, invade a lightship, but don't reckon on the crew fighting back.
Who’s in it. The Lightship stars Robert Duvall as Calvin Caspary, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Captain Miller, Tim Phillips as Thorne and Arliss Howard as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Lightship has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Lightship page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lightship tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lightship (1985)?
- In US, The Lightship 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 Lightship worth watching?
- The Lightship holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lightship?
- The Lightship stars Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard and William Forsythe.
- When was The Lightship released?
- The Lightship was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.