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Southern Comfort

1981 · 1h 46m · Released

R Thriller, Action

A squad of National Guards on an isolated weekend exercise in the Louisiana swamp must fight for their lives when they anger local Cajuns by stealing their canoes. Without live ammunition and in a strange country, their experience begins to mirror the Vietnam experience.

6.8 The Movie Database

Where to stream Southern Comfort

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.

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Trailers and promos

Vinegar Syndrome Promo Trailer
Official Trailer
Southern Comfort 1981 TV trailer
Hunting Dogs Attack
Welcome to Louisiana
"Winding Through: SOUTHERN COMFORT" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive
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Top cast and crew

Walter Hill Director
Keith Carradine Spencer
Powers Boothe Hardin
Fred Ward Reece
Franklyn Seales Simms
T.K. Carter Cribbs
Lewis Smith Stuckey
Les Lannom Casper
Peter Coyote Poole
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Frequently asked questions about Southern Comfort

Where can I watch Southern Comfort in the United States?

Southern Comfort is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Southern Comfort on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Southern Comfort is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.

Can I watch Southern Comfort for free?

Southern Comfort streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort stars Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Fred Ward, Franklyn Seales, and T.K. Carter. Walter Hill is the director.

How long is Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).

When did Southern Comfort come out?

Southern Comfort was released on September 24, 1981.

Which studio made Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort was produced by Cinema Group Ventures, Phoenix (II), and 20th Century Fox in the United States.

What languages is Southern Comfort in?

Southern Comfort is in French and English, and its original language is English.

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