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The Challenge

7.019701h 14mPGMovieWarDramaTV Movie

All-out war between the United States and an Asian country is averted when the two sides agree to settle their differences by each choosing a single soldier as champion and having the two men fight to the death on an isolated island.

DirectorGeorge McCowan
WriterMarc Norman
ProducersJay Cipes·Ed Palmer

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Cast · Directed by George McCowan

DMDarren McGavin
Darren McGavin
Jacob Gallery
BCBroderick Crawford
Broderick Crawford
Gen. Lewis Meyers
JWJames Whitmore
James Whitmore
Overman
SHSkip Homeier
Skip Homeier
Lyman George
PLPaul Lukas
Paul Lukas
Dr. Nagy
SESam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Bryant
MMako
Mako
Yuro
ACAdolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
Clarence Opano
AP
Andre Philippe
Swiss Official
AU
Arianne Ulmer
Sarah
DRDavis Roberts
Davis Roberts
Scientist
BMByron Morrow
Byron Morrow
Defense Secretary

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The Challenge — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Challenge?

The Challenge isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Challenge on Netflix?

No, The Challenge is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

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The Challenge isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Challenge?

The Challenge hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 31, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.