Bleak Future (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Bleak Future is a science fiction, horror and comedy film directed by B. Scott O'Malley, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The end is here. Civilization has collapsed. Technology has been forgotten, and History is Hearsay. Slangman is the smartest man in the known world. Together with the mute, spear-wielding Scotsman known as Atlatl and the beautiful yet dim actress, Femme, he must find The Source, a legendary oracle of ancient technology. But the evil archaeologist Dr. Obvious conspires with the sinister mutant bounty hunter Malathion Man to reach The Source first.
Who’s in it. Bleak Future stars Frank Kowal III as Slangman, Brad Rockhold as Atlatl, Wendie Newcomb as Femme and Rob Cunningham as Dr. Obvious, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bleak Future has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bleak Future page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bleak Future tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bleak Future (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bleak Future change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bleak Future worth watching?
- Bleak Future holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bleak Future?
- Bleak Future stars Frank Kowal III, Brad Rockhold, Wendie Newcomb, Rob Cunningham and Steven A. Kowal.
- When was Bleak Future released?
- Bleak Future was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.