Warlords (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 3.5

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Released in 1989, Warlords is an action and science fiction film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. In a brutal, radioactive future, fearless warrior Dow is humanity's last hope against the Warlord and his mutant hordes. With the gorgeous, deadly Danny and the strange Ammo at his side, Dow makes desperate war on the fierce desert savages who threaten to overrun the world. Courage and resourcefulness on an heroic scale lead to a final, bitter triumph in this epic action lead to a final, bitter triumph in this epic action adventure in future tense.

Who’s in it. Warlords stars David Carradine as Dow, Dawn Wildsmith as Danny, Sid Haig as The Warlord and Ross Hagen as Beaumont, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Warlords has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warlords page.

If you liked it. Fans of Warlords 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 Warlords (1989)?
In US, Warlords is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Warlords worth watching?
Warlords holds an audience score of 3.5 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 Warlords?
Warlords stars David Carradine, Dawn Wildsmith, Sid Haig, Ross Hagen and Fox Harris.
When was Warlords released?
Warlords was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.