Where can I watch Hardware Wars (1978)?

In US, Hardware Wars is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Hardware Wars worth watching?

Hardware Wars holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Hardware Wars?

Hardware Wars stars Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco, Scott Matthews and Cindy Furgatch.

When was Hardware Wars released?

Hardware Wars was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.

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Hardware Wars (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1978, Hardware Wars is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Ernie Fosselius, running about 13 minutes. “You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three bucks goodbye.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Hardware Wars (1978) is a short film parody of the classic science fiction film Star Wars. The thirteen-minute film, which premiered in theatres only seven months after Star Wars, consisted of little more than inside jokes and visual puns that heavily depended upon audience familiarity with the original. The theme song is Richard Wagner's famous "Ride of the Valkyries". The tagline was "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three bucks goodbye."

Who’s in it. Hardware Wars stars Frank Robertson as 4-Q-2, Jeff Hale as Augie 'Ben' Doggie, Artie Deco and Scott Matthews as Fluke Starbucker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hardware Wars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hardware Wars page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hardware Wars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Hardware Wars (1978)?: In US, Hardware Wars is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hardware Wars worth watching?: Hardware Wars holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hardware Wars?: Hardware Wars stars Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco, Scott Matthews and Cindy Furgatch.
When was Hardware Wars released?: Hardware Wars was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.