Slipstream (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1989, Slipstream is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Steven Lisberger, running about 102 minutes. “From the depths of the earth. To the edge of existence... The hunt is on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself.
Who’s in it. Slipstream stars Mark Hamill as Will Tasker, Kitty Aldridge as Belitski, Bob Peck as Byron and Bill Paxton as Matt Owens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Slipstream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slipstream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slipstream tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slipstream (1989)?
- In US, Slipstream is available to stream on fuboTV, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slipstream worth watching?
- Slipstream holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slipstream?
- Slipstream stars Mark Hamill, Kitty Aldridge, Bob Peck, Bill Paxton and Eleanor David.
- When was Slipstream released?
- Slipstream was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.