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McBain

1991Movie1 h 47 min

37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes33%36%
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes33%36%

Summary

Santos attempts to lead a people's revolt in Colombia to overthrow the Presidente. When his revolt fails and he is killed, his sister Christina goes to New York to find McBain, a lieutenant Santos rescued during the Vietnam War.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
James Glickenhaus
Written by
James Glickenhaus
Produced by
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Music by
Christopher Franke

Everyone

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Facts

September 20, 1991 · 1 h 47 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 20, 1991
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, War, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Sniping the Cockpit, The Vietnam Vet, Roaring Rampage of Revenge

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream McBain?"

Questions about McBain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is McBain worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (33).

Can I half-watch McBain?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.