Demolition Man (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, Demolition Man is an action, crime and science fiction film directed by Marco Brambilla, running about 115 minutes. “The future isn't big enough for the both of them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon Phoenix, a violent criminal cryogenically frozen in 1996, escapes during a parole hearing in 2032 in the utopia of San Angeles. Police are incapable of dealing with his violent ways and turn to his captor, who had also been cryogenically frozen after being wrongfully accused of killing 30 innocent people while apprehending Phoenix.
Who’s in it. Demolition Man stars Sylvester Stallone as John Spartan, Wesley Snipes as Simon Phoenix, Sandra Bullock as Lt. Lenina Huxley and Nigel Hawthorne as Dr. Raymond Cocteau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Demolition Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Demolition Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demolition Man 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 Demolition Man (1993)?
- In US, Demolition Man is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Demolition Man worth watching?
- Demolition Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demolition Man?
- Demolition Man stars Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne and Benjamin Bratt.
- When was Demolition Man released?
- Demolition Man was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.