Resurrection (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.1

Resurrection poster

Released in 1999, Resurrection is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 108 minutes. “Be afraid, for He is coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A jaded homicide detective has been put on the case of a ruthless killer in the city of Chicago, who leaves a trail of horribly mutilated and dismembered corpses along with perversely ironic biblical quotes.

Who’s in it. Resurrection stars Christophe Lambert as Det. John Prudhomme, Leland Orser as Det. Andrew Hollinsworth, Barbara Tyson as Sara Prudhomme and Jeff J.J. Authors as Paramedic, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Resurrection 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resurrection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Resurrection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Resurrection (1999)?
In US, Resurrection is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Resurrection worth watching?
Resurrection holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Resurrection?
Resurrection stars Christophe Lambert, Leland Orser, Barbara Tyson, Jeff J.J. Authors and David Cronenberg.
When was Resurrection released?
Resurrection was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.