Navy Seals (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Navy Seals is a 1990 action thriller directed by Lewis Teague, starring Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn and Dennis Haysbert. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $25.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Lewis Teague
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Navy Seals About?
The premise of Navy Seals without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An elite Navy SEAL team finds themselves in the heart of war-torn Louisiana, facing a terrifying threat far beyond conventional combat. They are deployed to investigate, only to discover the streets overrun by an apocalyptic horde of undead. While searching for the missing Vice President, the SEALs must fight to survive against overwhelming odds, confronting a relentless and seemingly endless wave of brain-dead monsters.
Navy Seals Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- recklessness
- guilt
- friendship between men
- male bonding
- insubordination
- skydiving
- terrorist
- rescue
- stinger missile
- middle east
- beirut lebanon
- race against time
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- rocket launcher
- commando raid
- battlefield
- soldier
- commando mission
- commando
- showdown
- explosion
- violence
- prisoner of war
- kidnapping
- battle
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- commando unit
- missile launcher
- rescue mission
- car chase
- gun battle
- shootout
- action hero
- tough guy
- special forces
- terrorism
- u.s. navy
- navy sea air and land force
- death of friend
- parachute
- aircraft carrier
- helicopter
- love interest
- golf
- hostage
- ambush
- airplane
- jumping from an airplane
- terrorist group
- terrorist plot
Navy Seals Cast
Charlie Sheen leads the cast, with Michael Biehn and Dennis Haysbert. Directed by Lewis Teague; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lewis Teague
Also Starring in Navy Seals
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More films directed by Lewis Teague, best-rated first: The Lady in Red, Cat's Eye, Alligator and Cujo.
Navy Seals Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Navy Seals 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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Navy Seals Plot Summary
What happens in Navy Seals from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The USS Forrestal, an aircraft carrier stationed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, receives a distress signal from a cargo ship under attack and engulfed in flames. A Navy SH-3 helicopter deployed for the rescue is tragically shot down by a gunboat, resulting in the capture of its aircrew. Meanwhile, a squad of Navy SEALs, including the skilled operatives Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn, Dennis Haysbert, Rick Rossovich, Cyril O’Reilly, Bill Paxton, and Paul Sanchez, are unwinding from a bachelor party when they are abruptly summoned back to base to embark on a rescue mission.
Full summary
The whole story of Navy Seals, scene by scene
Navy Seals Box Office
Navy Seals grossed $25.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.1M
- US & Canada
- $25.1M
Navy Seals Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Vinegar Syndrome Promo Trailer
- Clip NAVY SEALS (1990) | Opening Scene | MGM
- Clip NAVY SEALS (1990) | Merchant Ship Scene | MGM
- Clip NAVY SEALS (1990) | HALO Plane Jump Scene | MGM
How Well Do You Know Navy Seals?
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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What is the initial distress call about in the movie?
Cars in Navy Seals
49 cars on screen, including the Jeep CJ-7 and the 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123.
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1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Important role -
Yamaha G2 Important role
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Movies Like Navy Seals
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Act of Valor, SEAL Team VI and U.S. Seals II: The Ultimate Force.
Navy Seals FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Navy Seals, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Navy Seals?
Navy Seals runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Navy Seals released?
Navy Seals was released on July 20, 1990.
Who directed Navy Seals?
Navy Seals was directed by Lewis Teague.
More films by Lewis Teague Who is in the cast of Navy Seals?
Navy Seals stars Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn and Dennis Haysbert, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Navy Seals make at the box office?
Navy Seals grossed $25.1 million worldwide.
How is Navy Seals rated?
Navy Seals has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Navy Seals have a post-credit scene?
No. Navy Seals has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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