Live Wire (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1992, Live Wire is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Christian Duguay, running about 85 minutes. “Your body is 93% water... no one is safe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danny O'Neill is a bomb disposal expert assigned to a case where terrorists have developed an "invisible" liquid explosive which is activated within the human body.
Who’s in it. Live Wire stars Pierce Brosnan as Danny O'Neill, Ron Silver as Frank Traveres, Ben Cross as Mikhail Rashid and Lisa Eilbacher as Terry O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Live Wire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Live Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Wire 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 Live Wire (1992)?
- In US, Live Wire is available to 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 Live Wire worth watching?
- Live Wire holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Live Wire?
- Live Wire stars Pierce Brosnan, Ron Silver, Ben Cross, Lisa Eilbacher and Michael J. Shea.
- When was Live Wire released?
- Live Wire was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.