The Challenge (1982)Stream and Watch Online

Looking to feast your eyes on 'The Challenge' on your TV or mobile device at home? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the John Frankenheimer-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Challenge' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Challenge' right now, here are some finer points about the Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Embassy Pictures, Polyphony Digital drama flick.

Released July 23rd, 1982, 'The Challenge' stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 49 min, and received a user score of 59 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 42 knowledgeable users.

Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Challenge' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon Video .