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North Sea Hijack

1980Movie1 h 40 minPG

57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic588.5Rotten Tomatoes43%48%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic588.5Rotten Tomatoes43%48%

Summary

When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for romance, warmth or scares.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Andrew V. McLaglen
Written by
Jack Davies
Produced by
Elliott Kastner
Music by
Michael J. Lewis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 18, 1980 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
February 18, 1980
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Box office
$3 million
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Deadly Euphemism, No Name Given, Drill Sergeant Nasty +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream North Sea Hijack?"

Questions about North Sea Hijack

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream North Sea Hijack?

In the United States, you can rent or buy North Sea Hijack from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is North Sea Hijack worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is North Sea Hijack okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does North Sea Hijack use?

Deadly EuphemismNo Name GivenDrill Sergeant NastyBig BadPreppy NameTrial by Friendly FireBatman GambitThe MoleThe Spartan WayCrazy-PreparedKindhearted Cat LoverInconsistent Spellingand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Deadly Euphemism, No Name Given, and Drill Sergeant Nasty.