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The Wild Geese

6.819782h 14mRMovieActionAdventureThriller

A British multinational company seeks to overthrow a vicious dictator in central Africa. It hires a band of (largely aged) mercenaries in London and sends them in to save the virtuous but imprisoned opposition leader who is also critically…

DirectorAndrew V. McLaglen
WriterReginald Rose
ProducersEuan Lloyd·Erwin C. Dietrich

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Cast · Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen

RBRichard Burton
Richard Burton
Col. Allen Faulkner
RHRichard Harris
Richard Harris
Capt. Rafer Janders
RMRoger Moore
Roger Moore
Lt. Shawn Fynn
HKHardy Krüger
Hardy Krüger
Lt. Pieter Coetze
SGStewart Granger
Stewart Granger
Sir Edward Matherson
JKJohn Kani
John Kani
Sgt. Jesse Blake
JWJack Watson
Jack Watson
RSM Sandy Young
FFFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Fr. Geoghagen
KGKenneth Griffith
Kenneth Griffith
Arthur Witty
RFRonald Fraser
Ronald Fraser
Sgt. Jock McTaggart
BFBarry Foster
Barry Foster
Thomas Balfour
WNWinston Ntshona
Winston Ntshona
Julius Limbani

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The Wild Geese — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wild Geese?

The Wild Geese is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wild Geese on Netflix?

No, The Wild Geese is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling.

Is The Wild Geese on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Wild Geese is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Wild Geese for free?

The Wild Geese is available to stream free (with ads) on FlixHouse and Darkroom in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Wild Geese?

Yes — The Wild Geese is followed by Wild Geese II (1985) in the Wild Geese Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Wild Geese?

The Wild Geese is the first film in the Wild Geese Collection.

Is The Wild Geese part of a trilogy?

No — The Wild Geese is part of the Wild Geese Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Wild Geese Collection?

There are 2 films in the Wild Geese Collection: The Wild Geese (1978) and Wild Geese II (1985).