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The A-Team adaptations: films & series
Every version of The A-Team — the films & series, compared across media.
The same premise — a special-forces unit framed for a crime they didn't commit, forced to operate outside the law — has driven The A-Team across decades and media. Whether soldiers of fortune on the run in the original The A-Team television series or Iraq War veterans seeking to clear their names in the 2010 film, Hannibal and his crew keep finding new audiences willing to believe a plan can still come together.
The A-Team films
The A-Team series
Frequently asked
Is The A-Team film based on a TV show?
Yes. The A-Team began as a 1983 television series following ex-Army Special Forces operatives branded as war criminals. The 2010 film reimagines the same premise with Iraq War veterans.
How many versions of The A-Team are there?
There are two major versions: the original The A-Team TV series (1983) and The A-Team feature film (2010), both built on the same core story of wrongly accused soldiers-for-hire.
Should I watch the TV series or the film first?
Either works as a standalone entry. The 1983 The A-Team series establishes the original characters, while the 2010 The A-Team film tells a self-contained origin story you can enjoy without prior knowledge.