Inferno (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Inferno is an action, drama and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 95 minutes. “Left for dead. Burning for revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Lomax (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a drifter who has been in a suicidal funk since the death of his close friend Johnny (Danny Trejo). Riding his motorcycle into a small desert town where Johnny once lived, Lomax is confronted by a gang of toughs, who beat him and steal his bike. However, Lomax is not a man to take an injustice lying down, and soon he begins exacting a violent revenge on the men who stole his motorcycle, with local handyman Jubal Early (Pat Morita) lending a hand and several area ladies offering aid and comfort.
Who’s in it. Inferno stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Eddie Lomax, Pat Morita as Jubal Early, Danny Trejo as Johnny Six Toes and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Rhonda Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Inferno has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inferno page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inferno 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 Inferno (1999)?
- In US, Inferno is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Inferno worth watching?
- Inferno holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Inferno?
- Inferno stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Pat Morita, Danny Trejo, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick and Larry Drake.
- When was Inferno released?
- Inferno was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.