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Commando

1985·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic517.1Rotten Tomatoes70%68%

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PrimePhilo

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Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Pop culture and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.

John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Quintessential 80s ActionOver-the-Top ViolenceOne-Liner BonanzaPure EscapismCamp ClassicHigh Body CountRelentless PacingSchwarzenegger IconicFun & Explosive

Crew

Directed by:
Mark L. Lester, Karen Gaviola, Bennie E. Dobbins
Written by:
Steven E. de Souza, Steven E. de Souza, Jeph Loeb
Produced by:
Joel Silver, Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman
Composed by:
James Horner, James Horner, James Horner

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Questions about Commando

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Where can I stream Commando legally?

PrimePhilo

Commando is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Commando worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Commando rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Commando?

1 h 30 min

Commando runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Commando?

Critics61
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Commando higher (69) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Commando a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$58 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is Commando in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Commando?

82ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBZCACH+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Commando in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Commando use?

Properly ParanoidCan't Kill You, Still Need YouBodyguarding a BadassMore DakkaVillain RespectBound and GaggedColonel BadassFlaw ExploitationFeet-First IntroductionVillain Opening SceneTitle DropEvil Has a Bad Sense of Humorand 181 more

TV Tropes lists 193 storytelling tropes for Commando, including Properly Paranoid, Can't Kill You, Still Need You, Bodyguarding a Badass.