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Snake Eater

1989Movie1 h 34 minR

44
WeakGoodWatch score
44
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

The Snake Eaters are an elite division of the Marines especially trained for search and destroy missions. This actioner chronicles the exploits of one of them who has become a cop. Known as a tough loner, he returns to find the band of backwoods bad-guys who killed his parents and abducted his sister.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

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

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Produced by
John Dunning
Music by
John Massari

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Facts

February 22, 1989 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
February 22, 1989
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Canada
Available in
32 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Snake Eater?"

Questions about Snake Eater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snake Eater?

In the United States, Snake Eater streams on Starz and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Snake Eater worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.6).

Can I half-watch Snake Eater?

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.

Is Snake Eater plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.