Universal Soldier (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1992, Universal Soldier is an action, thriller, crime and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 102 minutes. “The future has a bad attitude.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American soldier who had been killed during the Vietnam War is revived 25 years later by the military as a semi-android, UniSols, a high-tech soldier of the future. After the failure of the initiative to erase all the soldier's memories, he begins to experience flashbacks that are forcing him to recall his past.
Who’s in it. Universal Soldier stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Luc Deveraux / GR44, Dolph Lundgren as Andrew Scott / GR13, Ally Walker as Veronica Roberts and Ed O'Ross as Colonel Perry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Universal Soldier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Universal Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Universal Soldier 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 Universal Soldier (1992)?
- In US, Universal Soldier is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Universal Soldier worth watching?
- Universal Soldier holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Universal Soldier?
- Universal Soldier stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Ed O'Ross and Ralf Moeller.
- When was Universal Soldier released?
- Universal Soldier was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.