Commando (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Commando is a 1985 action thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alyssa Milano and James Olson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $57.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Commando About?
The premise of Commando without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former special forces operative is framed for a crime and must go on the run, pursued by a powerful and relentless force. He reluctantly joins forces with a spirited young woman as he uses his exceptional combat abilities to evade capture, expose the true culprits, and ultimately clear his name in a thrilling action adventure.
Commando Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one man army
- jumping from an airplane
- rescue
- commando
- dictator
- general
- island
- assassination
- action hero
- henchman
- violence
- good versus evil
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- ex soldier
- arm cut off
- single father
- rocket launcher
- exploding building
- airport
- race against time
- knife fight
- kidnapping
- bulldozer
- seaplane
- shopping mall
- father daughter relationship
- kidnapped daughter
- villain
- machine gun
- rival
- massacre
- child in jeopardy
- bare chested male
- revenge
- interrupted sex
- evil man
- hand to hand combat
- war paint
- tough guy
- grenade
- motel
- fistfight
- psychopath
- convertible
- impalement
- body count
- female nudity
- single parent
- submachine gun
- blood
- us army
Where to Watch Commando
Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Commando Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Alyssa Milano and James Olson.
Also Starring in Commando
· 6 moreCommando Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Commando 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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Commando Plot Summary
What happens in Commando from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two sanitation workers execute a suburban man with minuscule Uzi machine guns. A menacing, bald-headed figure named Cooke steals a vehicle from a dealership and brutally crushes the dealer beneath it. In a shocking event, a tugboat explodes in the harbor, marking the beginning of chaos.
These heinous acts are intricately linked by one commonality: they target former members of a commando squad led by John Matrix, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, a large and formidable ex-Colonel. His past exploits have earned him and his team numerous enemies in various totalitarian regimes around the globe.
Full summary
The whole story of Commando, scene by scene
Commando Box Office
Commando grossed $57.5 million worldwide. $35.1 million came from the US and Canada and $22.4 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.5M
- US & Canada
- $35.1M
- International
- $22.4M
Commando Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Commando | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
How Well Do You Know Commando?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Commando
92 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado and the 1973 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1984 Dodge Mini Ram Van Important role -
1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W116 Important role
Commando Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Phantom Kommando” and “Comando Para Matar”.
- Also known as
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- Phantom Kommando
- Comando Para Matar
- 独闯龙潭
- Komando
- コマンドー：1985
- Comando
- 獨闖龍潭
- 魔鬼司令
- 突击队员
- Das Phantom-Kommando
- Kommandó
- Коммандос
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- Командо
- Командос
- コマンドー
- کماندو
- Κομάντο
- 코만도
- קומנדו
- Командоc
- คอมมานโด
- Komandos, კომანდო
- Biệt Kích Cứu Con
- كوماندو
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Commando FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Commando, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Commando?
Commando runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Commando released?
Commando was released on October 4, 1985.
Who is in the cast of Commando?
Commando stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alyssa Milano and James Olson, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Commando?
In the US, Commando is streaming on Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Commando make at the box office?
Commando grossed $57.5 million worldwide ($35.1 million domestic, $22.4 million international).
How is Commando rated?
Commando has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Commando have a post-credit scene?
No. Commando has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Commando in?
The original language of Commando is Hindi.
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