Hardware (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1990, Hardware is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Richard Stanley, running about 93 minutes. “You can't stop progress.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.
Who’s in it. Hardware stars Dylan McDermott as Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter, Stacey Travis as Jill, John Lynch as Shades and William Hootkins as Lincoln Wineberg Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hardware has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hardware page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hardware tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hardware (1990)?
- In CA, Hardware is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hardware worth watching?
- Hardware holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Hardware?
- Hardware stars Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch, William Hootkins and Carl McCoy.
- When was Hardware released?
- Hardware was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.