The Guyver (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, The Guyver is an action, comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Screaming Mad George, running about 88 minutes. “Lost for centuries... only one man can activate it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. FBI agent Max Reed witnesses Dr. Tetsu Segawa - a researcher for the mysterious Chronos Corporation - being murdered. Dr. Segawa had stolen an alien device known as "The Guyver" from Chronos. College student Sean Barker, whose girlfriend's father was Dr. Segawa, finds the Guyver's hiding spot while watching the forensic team investigating the crime scene.
Who’s in it. The Guyver stars Jack Armstrong as Sean Barker / The Guyver, Mark Hamill as Max Reed, Greg Joung Paik as Dr. Tetsu Segawa and Jimmie Walker as Striker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Guyver has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guyver page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guyver 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 Guyver (1991)?
- In US, The Guyver is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guyver worth watching?
- The Guyver holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guyver?
- The Guyver stars Jack Armstrong, Mark Hamill, Greg Joung Paik, Jimmie Walker and Peter Spellos.
- When was The Guyver released?
- The Guyver was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.