Futureworld (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Futureworld is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard T. Heffron, running about 108 minutes. “Where the only way to survive is to kill yourself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two years after the Westworld tragedy in the Delos amusement park, the corporate owners have reopened the park following over $1 billion in safety and other improvements. For publicity purposes, reporters Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard are invited to review the park. Just prior to arriving at the park, however, Browning is given a clue by a dying man that something is amiss.
Who’s in it. Futureworld stars Peter Fonda as Chuck Browning, Blythe Danner as Tracy Ballard, Arthur Hill as Dr. Duffy and Yul Brynner as The Gunslinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Futureworld has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo 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 Futureworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Futureworld 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 Futureworld (1976)?
- In US, Futureworld is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, 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 Futureworld worth watching?
- Futureworld holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Futureworld?
- Futureworld stars Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner and John P. Ryan.
- When was Futureworld released?
- Futureworld was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.