Gunhed (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1989, Gunhed is a science fiction film directed by Masato Harada, running about 92 minutes. “2038. Computer domination is a reality. Gunhed: man's last defence in the great robot war” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High-concept Sci-Fi adventure about an island that actually is a computer called Kyron 5, itself created to design and manufacture super-advanced robots to be used as slaves for the rest of the world. One day Kyron decides that human beings are unnecessary, so it declares war on the world. But Kyron cannot be tamed, and after many lives are lost in the attempt, mankind decides to leave Kyron to its own devices.
Who’s in it. Gunhed stars Masahiro Takashima as Brooklyn, Brenda Bakke as Texas Air Ranger Sgt. Nim, James Brewster Thompson as Barabbas and Aya Enjoji as Bebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Gunhed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunhed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunhed tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gunhed (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gunhed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gunhed worth watching?
- Gunhed holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Gunhed?
- Gunhed stars Masahiro Takashima, Brenda Bakke, James Brewster Thompson, Aya Enjoji and Kaori Mizushima.
- When was Gunhed released?
- Gunhed was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.