Street Asylum (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Street Asylum is an action and science fiction film directed by Gregory Dark, running about 94 minutes. “This Cop Isn't Losing His Mind - It's Being Taken From Him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the bleak near future Los Angeles has become a dangerous war zone with cops pitted against assorted law-breaking lowlifes. Sergeant Arliss Ryder (well played with customary wired intensity by the always great Wings Hauser) has an electronic device put into his back that turns him into an out-of-control psychotic killer and put on the Strike S.Q.U.A.D. (an acronym for Scum Quelling Assault Urban Devision), which is a unit of crazed cops assigned by Captain Bill Quinton (a typically gruff Alex Cord) to rid the City of Angels of criminals by using any means necessary. The only problem is that Arliss discovers what's going down and decides to put a stop to all this madness.
Who’s in it. Street Asylum stars Wings Hauser as Arliss Ryder, Alex Cord as Capt. Bill Quinton, Roberta Vasquez as Kristen and Sy Richardson as Sgt. 'Joker' Tatum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Street Asylum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Street Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Street Asylum 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 Street Asylum (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Street Asylum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Street Asylum worth watching?
- Street Asylum holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Street Asylum?
- Street Asylum stars Wings Hauser, Alex Cord, Roberta Vasquez, Sy Richardson and Brion James.
- When was Street Asylum released?
- Street Asylum was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.