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Universal Soldier

Seen it?

1992 | 103 min | Thriller, Action, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but just 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences 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 War Machine, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

An American soldier who had been killed during the Vietnam War is revived 25 years later by the military as a semi-android, UniSols, a high-tech soldier of the future. After the failure of the initiative to erase all the soldier's memories, he begins to experience flashbacks that are forcing him to recall his past.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $120 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 224K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roland Emmerich

  • Jean-Claude Van DammeLuc Deveraux / GR44
  • Dolph LundgrenAndrew Scott / GR13
  • Ally WalkerVeronica Roberts
  • Ed O'RossColonel Perry
  • Ralf MoellerGR76
  • Jerry OrbachDr. Christopher Gregor
  • Leon RippyWoodward
  • Tico WellsGarth
  • Robert TreborMotel Owner
  • Tommy Lister Jr.GR55