Universal Soldier: The Return (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Universal Soldier: The Return is an action and science fiction film directed by Mic Rodgers, running about 82 minutes. “Prepare to become obsolete” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.
Who’s in it. Universal Soldier: The Return stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Luc Devereux, Kiana Tom as Maggie, Bill Goldberg as Romeo and Michael Jai White as SETH, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Universal Soldier: The Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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: The Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Universal Soldier: The Return 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: The Return (1999)?
- In US, Universal Soldier: The Return is available to 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: The Return worth watching?
- Universal Soldier: The Return holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Universal Soldier: The Return?
- Universal Soldier: The Return stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kiana Tom, Bill Goldberg, Michael Jai White and Heidi Schanz.
- When was Universal Soldier: The Return released?
- Universal Soldier: The Return was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.