Choke Canyon (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Choke Canyon is an action and science fiction film directed by Charles Bail, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Pilgrim Corporation has leased Choke Canyon to research physicist David Lowell for 99 years. Lowell has built an impressive research laboratory there. When Pilgrim suddenly needs Choke Canyon for toxic waste storage, they resort to violence to force out the renitent Lowell. However, Pilgrim Corportation vastly underestimates Lowell, who is a tenacious, principled, and ingenious man.
Who’s in it. Choke Canyon stars Stephen Collins as Dr. David Lowell, Bo Svenson as Capt. Oliver Parkside, Janet Julian as Vanessa Pilgrim and Lance Henriksen as Brook Alastair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Choke Canyon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Choke Canyon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Choke Canyon 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 Choke Canyon (1986)?
- In US, Choke Canyon is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Choke Canyon worth watching?
- Choke Canyon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Choke Canyon?
- Choke Canyon stars Stephen Collins, Bo Svenson, Janet Julian, Lance Henriksen and Nicholas Pryor.
- When was Choke Canyon released?
- Choke Canyon was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.