The Lawnmower Man (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1992, The Lawnmower Man is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Brett Leonard, running about 108 minutes. “God made him simple. Science made him a god.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.
Who’s in it. The Lawnmower Man stars Jeff Fahey as Jobe Smith, Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Lawrence Angelo, Jenny Wright as Marnie Burke and Mark Bringelson as Sebastian Timms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Lawnmower Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lawnmower Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawnmower Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lawnmower Man (1992)?
- In US, The Lawnmower Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lawnmower Man worth watching?
- The Lawnmower Man holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lawnmower Man?
- The Lawnmower Man stars Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Mark Bringelson and Geoffrey Lewis.
- When was The Lawnmower Man released?
- The Lawnmower Man was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.