Revolution (1985)
Overview
New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
Where to watch Revolution
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
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What is Revolution about?
New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur. Revolution is a Adventure, Drama, History, War movie, released on 1985-12-25, runtime 126 minutes.
Is Revolution worth watching?
TMDB users rate Revolution 5.4 out of 10 from 134 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Revolution?
In the United States, Revolution streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Hugh Hudson
Cast
- Al Pacino as Tom Dobb
- Donald Sutherland as Sgt. Maj. Peasy
- Nastassja Kinski as Daisy McConnahay
- Joan Plowright as Mrs. McConnahay
- Dave King as Mr. McConnahay
- Dexter Fletcher as Ned Dobb
- Sid Owen as Young Ned
- Richard O'Brien as Lord Hampton
- Steven Berkoff as Sgt. Jones
- Annie Lennox as Liberty Woman
- Paul Brooke as Lord Darling
- Graham Greene as Ongwata
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Sources
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