Where to watch The Challenge in United States
The Challenge is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
About The Challenge
The Challenge is a 1982 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune and Donna Kei Benz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Challenge in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Challenge trailer
Overview
Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.
Top cast
Scott Glenn
Rick
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung
Ando
Clyde Kusatsu
Go
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
Kiyoaki Nagai
Kubo
Kenta Fukasaku
Jiro
Shōgo Shimada
Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba
Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchi
Old Man
Miiko Taka
Toru Yoshida's Wife
Akio Kameda
Boxer
Hisashi Osaka
Knifeman
Pamela Bowman
Girl in Gym
Pat McNamara
Fight Promoter
Roy Andrews
Hanger-on
Henry Celis
Jorge
Kazunaga Tsuji
Hashimoto
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Challenge in United States?+
In United States, The Challenge is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Challenge on Netflix?+
The Challenge is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Challenge?+
The Challenge has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in The Challenge?+
The Challenge stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura and Calvin Jung.
When did The Challenge come out?+
The Challenge is a 1982 movie directed by John Frankenheimer.
What genre is The Challenge?+
The Challenge is Action and Drama film.
Who directed The Challenge?+
The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer.
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