Movie

Executive Action

“Assassination conspiracy? The possibility is frightening.”

★ 6.5(48)19731h 31m

Executive Action is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Executive Action

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Good to know

Director: David Miller
Release date: 1973-11-07
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Wakeford / Orloff

Executive Action — trailer

About Executive Action

Executive Action is a 1973 movie in the Thriller genre, directed by David Miller, starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan and Will Geer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 48 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Executive Action in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative agitprop.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Farrington

Robert Ryan

Foster

Will Geer

Ferguson

Gilbert Green

Paulitz

John Anderson

Halliday

Paul Carr

Gunman (Chris) - Team A

Colby Chester

Tim

Ed Lauter

Operations Chief - Team A

Walter Brooke

Smythe

John Brascia

Rifleman - Team B

Richard Bull

Gunman - Team A

Sidney Clute

Depository Clerk

Themes & keywords

sniperassassincentral intelligence agency (cia)assassinationlee harvey oswald

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Executive Action in Canada?+

In Canada, Executive Action is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Executive Action on Netflix?+

Executive Action is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Executive Action?+

Executive Action has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Executive Action?+

Executive Action stars Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green and John Anderson.

When did Executive Action come out?+

Executive Action is a 1973 movie directed by David Miller.

What genre is Executive Action?+

Executive Action is Thriller film.

Who directed Executive Action?+

Executive Action was directed by David Miller.