Movie

Nighthawks

“One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him.”

★ 6.4(492)19811h 39m

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

Where to watch Nighthawks

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Good to know

Director: Bruce Malmuth
Release date: 1981-03-17
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $19,905,359
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Martin Poll Productions

Nighthawks — trailer

About Nighthawks

Nighthawks is a 1981 movie in the Action, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Bruce Malmuth, starring Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams and Rutger Hauer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 492 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nighthawks in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary.

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Deke DaSilva

Billy Dee Williams

Matthew Fox

Rutger Hauer

Wulfgar

Lindsay Wagner

Irene

Persis Khambatta

Shakka

Nigel Davenport

Peter Hartman

Hilarie Thompson

Pam

Joe Spinell

Lt. Munafo

Walter Mathews

Commissioner

E. Brian Dean

Sergeant

Caesar Cordova

Puerto Rican Proprietor

Charles Duval

Dr. Ghiselin

Themes & keywords

policeundercoverchasewar veteranmurderserial killerterrorismneo-noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nighthawks in New Zealand?+

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

Is Nighthawks on Netflix?+

Nighthawks is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Nighthawks?+

Nighthawks has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Nighthawks?+

Nighthawks stars Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, Lindsay Wagner and Persis Khambatta.

When did Nighthawks come out?+

Nighthawks is a 1981 movie directed by Bruce Malmuth.

What genre is Nighthawks?+

Nighthawks is Action, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Nighthawks?+

Nighthawks was directed by Bruce Malmuth.