Firehead (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 2.4
Released in 1991, Firehead is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Peter Yuval, running about 88 minutes. “The power to destroy the world... and the will to save it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Russian cyborg with telekinetic powers terrorizes a city, an elite government agency intervenes. Col. Vaughn convinces "regular guy" chemist, Warren Hart, to team up with a beautiful blonde agent to capture the menace. But Warren finds the true villain isn't who he expected. Forces of good and evil go head to head in this paranormal story of corruption and redemption...with the world's future hanging in the balance.
Who’s in it. Firehead stars Christopher Plummer as Col. Garland Vaughn, Chris Lemmon as Warren Hart, Martin Landau as Adm. Pendleton and Brett Porter as Ivan Tibor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.4/10, Firehead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firehead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firehead 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 Firehead (1991)?
- In US, Firehead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firehead worth watching?
- Firehead holds an audience score of 2.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firehead?
- Firehead stars Christopher Plummer, Chris Lemmon, Martin Landau, Brett Porter and Gretchen Becker.
- When was Firehead released?
- Firehead was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.