Best Movies Guide: Why Under Siege Still Matters

Under Siege (1992) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. In 1992 a battleship's been sabotaged by nuclear pirates out to steal its warheads. Now, surrounded by terrorists, a lone man stands with a deadly plan of attack.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Steven Seagal as Casey Ryback; Tommy Lee Jones as William Strannix; Gary Busey as Commander Krill; Erika Eleniak as Jordan Tate; Colm Meaney as Daumer; Damian Chapa as Tackman; Andy Romano as Admiral Bates; Patrick O'Neal as Captain Adams

About Under Siege

A disgruntled ex-CIA operative, his assistant and their assembled group of terrorists seize a battleship with nuclear blackmail in mind. They've planned for every contingency but ignore the ship's cook, former Navy SEAL Casey Ryback—an error that could be fatal.

More like Under Siege

• Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
• Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
• Take Cover
• One Shot
• Act of Valor
• Redemption Day
• Hunter Killer
• Chief of Station

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