
The Warriors
1979, Action, 1h 30m
43 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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As violent as it is stylish, The Warriors is a thrilling piece of pulp filmmaking. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Swan
Ajax
Cleon

Snow

Cochise
Cowboy
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Critic Reviews for The Warriors
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (5)
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No matter what impression the ads give, this isn't even remotely intended as an action film. It's a set piece. It's a ballet of stylized male violence.
March 7, 2021 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
The Warriors admits to failures of conception (occasional) and dialogue (frequent), but there is much of value in Hill's visual elaboration of the material.
March 7, 2021 | Full Review… -
There's a night-blooming, psychedelic shine to the whole baroque movie.
January 3, 2018 | Full Review… -
It's both surrealistic pop art and sentimentalized pandering to the attitude of "us against them," the have-nots against the haves.
February 9, 2016 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
If the movie is not as dangerous as its detractors claim, neither is it as glorious and memorable as some of its less discriminating admirers would have it.
September 8, 2015 | Full Review… -
Mixing ironic humour, good music, and beautifully photographed suspense, it's one of the best of 1979.
January 26, 2006 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Warriors
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Feb 25, 2015How do you review a movie like The Warriors? I've got a real short way for ya: The Warriors is the best movie of the 1970s.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Jun 15, 2014Oy vey! Such a reputation this film has! It's high time (it's only been about 30+ years!) I finally got around to it. And so what's the hoopla been all about? Well first there's the obvious plot about one tough street gang's difficult journey across The Big Apple (the most dangerous city on Planet Earth, baby!) ... at night ... and years before Disney went and cleaned up 42nd Street. But mainly what goes on is that instead of like the 1950's or 60's wherein the kids were blamed for being hooligans outright, here it's the dilapidated urban landscape that makes really good hearted kids into the animals society fears. Whatever the supposition it was cool watching nice kids acting like they was bad, and checking out the 70's idea of tough fashion choices. Fun.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jul 07, 2013A visionary cult-film with a vibrant flow. Walter Hill's The Warriors is a stylistic action-based film that possesses that futuristic vibe with a violent and urbanized tone. The film is an exceptional portrayal and interpretation of gang control and its ties with Greek mythology. All members of all gangs play well in giving off that rugged attitude and swagger and makes the film that much more unique. 4.5/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Feb 02, 2013Can you dig it? I can and did dig it, very much!Jason R Super Reviewer
The Warriors Quotes
Swan: | When we get to coney island....then we're home. |
Ajax: | I'll shove that bat up your ass and turn you into a popsicle. |
D.J.: | Be lookin' good, Warriors. All the way back to Coney. Ya hear me, babies? Good. Re-e-al good. Adios. |
Luther: | Nooooo!!! It was the Warriors!! |
Luther: | No! It was the Warriors! |
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