Black Arrow (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1985, Black Arrow is an adventure and tv movie film directed by John Hough, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In 15th century England, a civil war called Wars of the Roses is being fought between two rival houses who want the throne. Fresh from battle, a knight finds his family dead. He joins the outlaws led by the Black Arrow (Stephan Chase) to seek justice. The noble Black Arrow foils Sir Brackley's (Oliver Reed) plan to kill one ward (Benedict Taylor) and marry the other. This is a classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson turned into film by Disney pictures.
Who’s in it. Black Arrow stars Oliver Reed as Sir Brackley, Georgia Slowe as joanna, Benedict Taylor as Richard and Stephan Chase as Black Arrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Black Arrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Arrow tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Arrow (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Arrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Arrow worth watching?
- Black Arrow holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Arrow?
- Black Arrow stars Oliver Reed, Georgia Slowe, Benedict Taylor, Stephan Chase and Fernando Rey.
- When was Black Arrow released?
- Black Arrow was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.