Nirvana (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Nirvana is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, running about 113 minutes. “This game is so advanced... it's deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimi, a computer game designer, finds that his latest product has been infected by a virus which has given consciousness to the main character of the game, Solo. Tormented by the memory of his fled girlfriend Lisa and begged by Solo to end its useless "life", Jimi begins a search for people who can help him both to discover what happened to Lisa and to delete his game before it is released.
Who’s in it. Nirvana stars Christophe Lambert as Jimi Dini, Diego Abatantuono as Solo, Sergio Rubini as Joystick and Stefania Rocca as Naima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Nirvana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nirvana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nirvana tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nirvana (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nirvana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nirvana worth watching?
- Nirvana holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nirvana?
- Nirvana stars Christophe Lambert, Diego Abatantuono, Sergio Rubini, Stefania Rocca and Amanda Sandrelli.
- When was Nirvana released?
- Nirvana was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.