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Where to watch The Beast of War (1988) tonight

The Beast of War (1988) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 229 TMDB members. During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.

Runtime
1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
War, Drama
Released
September 14, 1988
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 229 votes
Director
Kevin Reynolds
Starring
George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer, Stephen Baldwin
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Philo (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Beast of War?
The Beast of War is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Beast of War rated?
The Beast of War is rated R in the US.
Is The Beast of War a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Beast of War?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Philo (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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