Total Recall (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1990, Total Recall is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 113 minutes. “They stole his mind, now he wants it back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Recall, a company who manufacture memories. Something goes wrong during his memory implant turning Doug's life upside down and even to question what is reality and what isn't.
Who’s in it. Total Recall stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid / Hauser, Rachel Ticotin as Melina, Sharon Stone as Lori Quaid and Ronny Cox as Vilos Cohaagen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Total Recall has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $261.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Total Recall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Total Recall 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 Total Recall (1990)?
- In US, Total Recall is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Total Recall worth watching?
- Total Recall holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Total Recall?
- Total Recall stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox and Michael Ironside.
- When was Total Recall released?
- Total Recall was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.