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Combat Shock

“Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!”

★ 6.4(81)19861h 37m

Combat Shock is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Buddy Giovinazzo
Release date: 1986-05-01
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: German
Budget: $40,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Troma Entertainment

Combat Shock — trailer

About Combat Shock

Combat Shock is a 1986 movie in the War, Drama and Horror genres, directed by Buddy Giovinazzo, starring Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork and Mitch Maglio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 81 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Combat Shock in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.

Cast

Rick Giovinazzo

Frankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo)

Veronica Stork

Cathy Dunlan

Mitch Maglio

Paco - Gang Leader

Asaph Livni

Labo - Gang Member

Nick Nasta

Morbe - Gang Member

Michael Tierno

Mike - Junkie

Arthur Saunders

Pimp

Lori Labar

Lead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman

Jim Cooney

Interogating GI

Ray Pinero

Welfare Worker

Leo Lunney

Frankie's Father

Eddie Pepitone

Terry - Strung-Out Junkie (as Ed Pepitone)

Themes & keywords

vietnampost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)nihilismflashbackpovertydrugsveteranurban decaystaten island, new york cityagent orange

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Combat Shock in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Combat Shock on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Is Combat Shock on Netflix?+

Combat Shock is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is Combat Shock?+

Combat Shock has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Combat Shock?+

Combat Shock stars Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio, Asaph Livni and Nick Nasta.

When did Combat Shock come out?+

Combat Shock is a 1986 movie directed by Buddy Giovinazzo.

What genre is Combat Shock?+

Combat Shock is War, Drama, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Combat Shock?+

Combat Shock was directed by Buddy Giovinazzo.