The Challenge
“He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!”
The Challenge is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
Where to watch The Challenge
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Release date
- 1982-07-23
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Language
- Japanese
- Box office
- $3,600,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions
The Challenge — trailer
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 Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Challenge in Canada?+
In Canada, The Challenge is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Challenge on Netflix?+
The Challenge is not on Netflix in Canada 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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