The Amazing Bulk (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, The Amazing Bulk is an action, comedy and animation film directed by Lewis Schoenbrun, running about 76 minutes. “Don't get mad. Get PURPLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Henry Howard, an ambitious young scientist struggles to develop a super human serum designed to improve muscle mass and prolong life expectancy. His boss, the grumpy General Darwin, will not allow Hank to marry his daughter, Hannah, until the experiment is a success. Against Darwin's wishes Hank proposes to Hannah anyway, but his life is shattered by a mugger who steals his engagement ring. Dejected, Hank injects himself with the experimental serum and is transformed into the Amazing Bulk. The Bulk goes on a rampage through the city destroying everything in his path. Hank is caught by a relentless detective, imprisoned by Darwin and forced to battle the sadistic Dr. Kantlove, who threatens to blow up the moon with his arsenal of weapons.

Who’s in it. The Amazing Bulk stars Jordan Lawson as Henry 'Hank' Howard, Shevaun Kastl as Hannah Darwin, Terence Lording as General Darwin and Randal Malone as Dr. Werner von Kantlove, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Amazing Bulk has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amazing Bulk page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Bulk 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.