Solo (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1996, Solo is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Norberto Barba, running about 94 minutes. “Part man. Part machine. Total weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.
Who’s in it. Solo stars Mario Van Peebles as Solo, Barry Corbin as General Clyde Haynes, William Sadler as Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo and Jaime Osorio Gómez as Sgt. Lorenzo the Tracker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Solo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Solo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solo 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 Solo (1996)?
- In US, Solo is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Solo worth watching?
- Solo holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Solo?
- Solo stars Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, William Sadler, Jaime Osorio Gómez and Demián Bichir.
- When was Solo released?
- Solo was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.