---
title: "The Retrievers"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-retrievers-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 226095
imdb_id: "tt0086186"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 3.7
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Retrievers (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-retrievers-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Retrievers is an action film released in the United States on January second, nineteen eighty-two, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The movie is rated R and was directed by Elliott Hong. The cast includes Max Thayer, Shawn Hoskins, Lenard Miller, and Randy Anderson. 

The story follows a carefree electrician named Tom Cathral, who is recruited by The Company. Tom is quickly offered a full-time promotion to join the Retrievers, which is an elite squad of crooked secret operatives. However, Tom refuses to kill, which ends up botching his very first mission. Because of this refusal and the failed mission, Tom himself becomes The Company's new target.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Elliott Hong
- **Networks / Studios**: Elliott Hong Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Max Thayer** as *Tom Cathral*
- **Shawn Hoskins** as *Janice Burke*
- **Lenard Miller** as *Danny Burke*
- **Randy Anderson** as *Trigger*
- **Bud Kramer** as *Phillip*
- **Roselyn Royce** as *Maria*
- **Christopher St. John** as *Agent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Retrievers online?
The Retrievers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Retrievers worth watching?
The Retrievers holds a community rating of 3.7/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Retrievers and when was it released?
The Retrievers is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Retrievers?
The Retrievers was directed by Elliott Hong.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Retrievers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/226095)
- [The Retrievers (1982) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/226095-the-retrievers/cast)
- [Hot and Deadly (1982) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086186/)
- [The Retrievers (1982) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-retrievers/1062299/credits/)
- [‎The Retrievers (1982) directed by Elliott Hong • Reviews ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-retrievers-1982/)

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