Operation Balikatan (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2003, Operation Balikatan is an action and thriller film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, running about 88 minutes. “Defending freedom. One hero at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elite group of American soldiers are in a race against time in this action thriller from director Cirio H. Santiago. Stacy Keach stars as the general in charge of the team tasked with infiltrating a terrorist organization and saving an American politician before the bad guys kill him. When Eagles Strike also stars Christian Boeving and Davee Youngblood.
Who’s in it. Operation Balikatan stars Christian Boeving as Andrew, Nate Adams as Darren, Davee Youngblood as Tyler and Stacy Keach as General Thurmond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Operation Balikatan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Balikatan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Balikatan 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 Operation Balikatan (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Balikatan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Balikatan worth watching?
- Operation Balikatan holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Balikatan?
- Operation Balikatan stars Christian Boeving, Nate Adams, Davee Youngblood, Stacy Keach and Jesse Vint.
- When was Operation Balikatan released?
- Operation Balikatan was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.