The Vindicator (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1986, The Vindicator is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Jean-Claude Lord, running about 93 minutes. “They thought they took his life...now he wants theirs. Invincible. Unstoppable. Indestructible. He's out on the street and out of control!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An employee of a secret company operation becomes the victim of the company's special weapons project. He is transformed into a robotic killing machine that, because of his programming must destroy anything that comes near him.
Who’s in it. The Vindicator stars David McIlwraith as Carl Lehman alias Frankenstein, Teri Austin as Lauren Lehman, Richard Cox as Alex Whyte and Pam Grier as Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Vindicator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vindicator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vindicator 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 The Vindicator (1986)?
- In US, The Vindicator is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vindicator worth watching?
- The Vindicator holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vindicator?
- The Vindicator stars David McIlwraith, Teri Austin, Richard Cox, Pam Grier and Maury Chaykin.
- When was The Vindicator released?
- The Vindicator was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.