Golden Years (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, Golden Years is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Michael Gornick, running about 232 minutes.
What it’s about. When an explosion at a top-secret government lab injures an elderly janitor, no one could have expected the terrifying results. Exposure to mysterious chemicals causes him to undergo a bizarre transformation. He is slowly... incredibly... growing younger every day. Now, a ruthless CIA assassin will stop at nothing to take him prisoner and turn him into a government guinea pig. With his future on the line, the janitor goes on the run with his wife and a feisty female agent. All the while, he continues to transform... into a being with powers that are as deadly as they are unimaginable.
Who’s in it. Golden Years stars Keith Szarabajka as Harlan Williams, Felicity Huffman as Terry Spann, Ed Lauter as Gen. Louis Crewes and R. D. Call as Jude Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Golden Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Years tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Years (1991)?
- In US, Golden Years is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golden Years worth watching?
- Golden Years holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golden Years?
- Golden Years stars Keith Szarabajka, Felicity Huffman, Ed Lauter, R. D. Call and Bill Raymond.
- When was Golden Years released?
- Golden Years was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 232 minutes.