Magnum Force (1973)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,167 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime, Action
Released: 1973-12-13
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch Magnum Force
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
"Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.
Magnum Force parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Magnum Force is an R-rated 1970s crime thriller with police violence and vigilantism.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated crime film centered on rogue cops carrying out vigilante killings; gunplay throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ted Post
Cast
- Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan
- Hal Holbrook as Lieutenant Briggs
- Mitchell Ryan as Officer Charlie McCoy
- David Soul as Officer John Davis
- Felton Perry as Insp. Early Smith
- Robert Urich as Officer Mike Grimes
- Kip Niven as Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan
- Tim Matheson as Officer Phil Sweet
- Christine White as Carol McCoy
- Adele Yoshioka as Sunny
Magnum Force FAQ
Is Magnum Force good?
Magnum Force has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,167 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Magnum Force?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Magnum Force OK for kids?
Magnum Force is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Magnum Force is an R-rated 1970s crime thriller with police violence and vigilantism.
What movies are like Magnum Force?
If you liked Magnum Force, try Training Day, Looking: The Movie, Moxie and An Inspector Calls.