Gleaming the Cube (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1989, Gleaming the Cube is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Graeme Clifford, running about 101 minutes. “All he cared about was gleaming the cube...until the night they killed his brother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools comes to a screeching halt when someone close to him dies. The cops rule the death a suicide, but the bereaved skater believes he was murdered. It's up to him to solve the case, with a skateboard.
Who’s in it. Gleaming the Cube stars Christian Slater as Brian Kelly, Steven Bauer as Al Lucero, Richard Herd as Ed Lawndale and Ed Lauter as Mr. Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Gleaming the Cube has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gleaming the Cube page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gleaming the Cube 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 Gleaming the Cube (1989)?
- In US, Gleaming the Cube is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gleaming the Cube worth watching?
- Gleaming the Cube holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gleaming the Cube?
- Gleaming the Cube stars Christian Slater, Steven Bauer, Richard Herd, Ed Lauter and Micole Mercurio.
- When was Gleaming the Cube released?
- Gleaming the Cube was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.