The Lucifer Complex (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 2.6

The Lucifer Complex poster

Released in 1978, The Lucifer Complex is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by David L. Hewitt, running about 91 minutes. “The most terrifying plot ever imagined… takeover by clones!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An intelligence agent discovers a Nazi plot to revive the Third Reich by using clones.

Who’s in it. The Lucifer Complex stars Robert Vaughn as Glen Manning, Merrie Lynn Ross as April Adams, Keenan Wynn as U.S. Secretary of Defense and Aldo Ray as Karl Krauss, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, The Lucifer Complex has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lucifer Complex page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lucifer Complex tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lucifer Complex (1978)?
In US, The Lucifer Complex is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Lucifer Complex worth watching?
The Lucifer Complex holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lucifer Complex?
The Lucifer Complex stars Robert Vaughn, Merrie Lynn Ross, Keenan Wynn, Aldo Ray and Victoria Carroll.
When was The Lucifer Complex released?
The Lucifer Complex was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.