Laserblast (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1978, Laserblast is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Michael Rae, running about 85 minutes. “Billy was a kid who got pushed around... Then he found the power.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Loner teenager Billy Duncan stumbles across a lost alien ray gun while wandering the desert one day. Billy uses the destructive weapon to get revenge on his enemies, but quickly finds himself beginning to turn into a violent, alien creature who destroys anyone who offends him.
Who’s in it. Laserblast stars Kim Milford as Billy Duncan, Cheryl Smith as Kathy Farley, Gianni Russo as Tony Craig and Ron Masak as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Laserblast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laserblast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laserblast 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 Laserblast (1978)?
- In US, Laserblast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laserblast worth watching?
- Laserblast holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laserblast?
- Laserblast stars Kim Milford, Cheryl Smith, Gianni Russo, Ron Masak and Eddie Deezen.
- When was Laserblast released?
- Laserblast was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.