Official movie poster for Hardware (1990), a horror science fiction film

Hardware(1990)

You can't stop progress.

5.9(357)1h 34m1990-09-14
HorrorScience FictionThriller

Hardware Synopsis

Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.

Hardware (1990) is a horror, science fiction and thriller film directed by Richard Stanley, released on September 14, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch and William Hootkins. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 357 ratings.

Director:
Richard Stanley
Writers:
Richard Stanley, Steve MacManus, Kevin O'Neill
Producers:
Ray Corbett, JoAnne Sellar, Paul Trijbits
Cinematographer:
Steven Chivers
Composer:
Simon Boswell
Production:
Palace Pictures, British Screen Productions, Wicked Films, British Satellite Broadcasting
Budget:
$1,500,000
Revenue:
$5,728,953
Status:
Released

Hardware (1990) Trailer

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Hardware Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Hardware.

Official Trailer

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Hardware (1990) Robot Kills Perv

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Hardware - Rebirth

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Hardware - The Order of Death - Public Image Ltd - PiL

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M.A.R.K. 13 / Hardware - Power (Fields of the Nephilim)

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Iggy Pop in Richard Stanley's Hardware

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Hardware Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 357 ratings.

nihil

7/10

IMO - It's not terrible but not a masterpiece either. I personally liked the villain robot, and a lot of the movies' aesthetics were just pure eye candy. That aside, the movie was a little too slow paced for the style that it was going with, and some of the music and sound effects were a little silly. You get to listen to Iggy say a few amusing lines on the radio in the beginning and the end of the movie. Overall,…

Reviewed on September 1, 2012

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Hardware – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Hardware online?

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Hardware (1990) is available to stream on Foxtel Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Hardware?

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The main cast of Hardware (1990) includes Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch, William Hootkins and Carl McCoy. The film was directed by Richard Stanley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Hardware released?

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Hardware was released on September 14, 1990 and runs for 1h 34m.

Is Hardware worth watching?

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Hardware (1990) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 357 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Hardware?

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Yes. The official Hardware trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.