Deadly Weapon (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1989, Deadly Weapon is a science fiction film directed by Michael Miner, running about 90 minutes. “From the writer of Robocop comes a brand new killing machine...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An experimental gun powered by an atomic reactor is misplaced when the transport carrying it crashes into a river. The weapon soon falls into the hands of a bullied teen named Zeke, who uses it to get even with his persecutors. An army team led by the overzealous Lt. Dalton is sent to recover the weapon before it's unstable reactor overloads and causes a meltdown.
Who’s in it. Deadly Weapon stars Rodney Eastman as Zeke, Kim Walker as Traci, Gary Frank as Dalton and Michael Horse as Indian Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Deadly Weapon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Weapon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Weapon tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Weapon (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadly Weapon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadly Weapon worth watching?
- Deadly Weapon holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Weapon?
- Deadly Weapon stars Rodney Eastman, Kim Walker, Gary Frank, Michael Horse and Gary Kroeger.
- When was Deadly Weapon released?
- Deadly Weapon was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.