Cut and Run (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1985, Cut and Run is a thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 90 minutes. “The one story you won't be seeing on the 6 o'clock news!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter and her cameraman connect a surviving Jonestown leader and a TV exec's missing son to a drug war where jungle installations are being massacred by an army of natives and a skilled white assassin.
Who’s in it. Cut and Run stars Lisa Blount as Fran Hudson, Leonard Mann as Mark Ludman, Richard Lynch as Colonel Brian Horne and Willie Aames as Tommy Allo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Cut and Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $373.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cut and Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cut and Run tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cut and Run (1985)?
- In US, Cut and Run is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cut and Run worth watching?
- Cut and Run holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cut and Run?
- Cut and Run stars Lisa Blount, Leonard Mann, Richard Lynch, Willie Aames and Richard Bright.
- When was Cut and Run released?
- Cut and Run was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.