Cyborg (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1989, Cyborg is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 86 minutes. “He's the first hero of the 21st Century... and he's our only hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future.

Who’s in it. Cyborg stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Gibson Rickenbacker, Deborah Richter as Nady Simmons, Vincent Klyn as Fender Tremolo and Alex Daniels as Marshall Strat, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Cyborg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Cyborg page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cyborg 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 Cyborg (1989)?
In US, Cyborg is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Cyborg worth watching?
Cyborg holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Cyborg?
Cyborg stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Deborah Richter, Vincent Klyn, Alex Daniels and Ralf Moeller.
When was Cyborg released?
Cyborg was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.