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Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

Seen it?

2012 | 114 min | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 10 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Spectral, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

After his wife and daughter are murdered in a home invasion, a widower named John now finds himself up against an army of Universal Soldiers in relentless pursuit, led by a mysterious leader who promises to set UniSols free from their conditioning.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $114 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hyams

  • Jean-Claude Van DammeLuc Deveraux
  • Scott AdkinsJohn
  • Dolph LundgrenAndrew Scott
  • Andrei ArlovskiMagnus
  • Mariah BonnerSarah
  • Audrey P. ScottEmma
  • Rus BlackwellAgent Gorman
  • James DuMontDr. Timothy Brady
  • Dane RhodesRon Castellano
  • David JensenDr. Su