Transformations (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1988, Transformations is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jay Kamen, running about 84 minutes. “Lust in space.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wolfgang is traveling in outer space when a monster, which he sees as a beautiful woman, appears in his spaceship and makes love with him. Then the ship is forced to land on a planet which is a penal colony. Here he meets Miranda who falls in love with him. A group of prisoners uses him and his spaceship to fly away from the planet. But the monster which is by now inside Wolfgang arouses and only Miranda's love can save him.
Who’s in it. Transformations stars Rex Smith as Wolfgang Shadduck, Lisa Langlois as Miranda, Patrick Macnee as Father Christopher and Christopher Neame as Calihan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Transformations has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transformations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transformations tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transformations (1988)?
- In US, Transformations is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Transformations worth watching?
- Transformations holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transformations?
- Transformations stars Rex Smith, Lisa Langlois, Patrick Macnee, Christopher Neame and Michael Hennessy.
- When was Transformations released?
- Transformations was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.