Hardwired (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Hardwired is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ernie Barbarash, running about 94 minutes. “They stole his past, now he's taking back his future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a tragic accident Luke Gibson is left with critical injuries and complete amnesia. A new technological breakthrough from the Hexx Corporation - a Psi-Comp Implant that's hardwired into Luke's brain - saves his life, but Luke soon finds out that this new technology comes with a price and that the Hexx Corporation harbors sinister plans for the new device.
Who’s in it. Hardwired stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Luke Gibson, Val Kilmer as Virgil Kirkhill, Alastair Gamble as Marcus and Juan Riedinger as Punk Blue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hardwired has proved divisive with audiences.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hardwired page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hardwired 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 Hardwired (2009)?
- In US, Hardwired is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Hardwired worth watching?
- Hardwired holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hardwired?
- Hardwired stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Val Kilmer, Alastair Gamble, Juan Riedinger and Michael Ironside.
- When was Hardwired released?
- Hardwired was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.