Sci-fighters (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1996, Sci-fighters is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Peter Svatek, running about 94 minutes. “In the year 2009, they're your only hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A renegade police officer tracks a rapist spreading a deadly virus around 2009 Boston.
Who’s in it. Sci-fighters stars Roddy Piper as Det. Cameron Grayson, Jayne Heitmeyer as Dr. Kirbie Younger, Billy Drago as Adrian Dunn and Tyrone Benskin as Dr. Gene Washington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Sci-fighters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sci-fighters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sci-fighters 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 Sci-fighters (1996)?
- In US, Sci-fighters is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sci-fighters worth watching?
- Sci-fighters holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sci-fighters?
- Sci-fighters stars Roddy Piper, Jayne Heitmeyer, Billy Drago, Tyrone Benskin and Richard Raybourne.
- When was Sci-fighters released?
- Sci-fighters was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.