Hawk the Slayer (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, Hawk the Slayer is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Terry Marcel, running about 93 minutes. “Two brothers locked in deadly combat till the end of time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hawk the Slayer, after seeing both his father and bride die at the hands of his malevolent brother, Voltan, sets out for revenge and the chance to live up to his title. Tooling himself up with the "mind-sword" and recruiting a motley band of warriors: a giant, a dwarf, a one-armed man with a machine-crossbow and an elf with the fastest bow in the land; Hawk leads the battle against Voltan to free the land from the forces of evil and avenge his loved ones.
Who’s in it. Hawk the Slayer stars Jack Palance as Voltan, John Terry as Hawk, Bernard Bresslaw as Gort, the Giant and Ray Charleson as Crow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hawk the Slayer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawk the Slayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawk the Slayer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hawk the Slayer (1980)?
- In US, Hawk the Slayer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hawk the Slayer worth watching?
- Hawk the Slayer holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hawk the Slayer?
- Hawk the Slayer stars Jack Palance, John Terry, Bernard Bresslaw, Ray Charleson and Peter O'Farrell.
- When was Hawk the Slayer released?
- Hawk the Slayer was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.