Universal Soldier (1992)
A resurrected soldier, haunted by Vietnam memories, fights a gritty battle against his creators.
An American soldier who had been killed during the Vietnam War is revived 25 years later by the military as a semi-android, UniSols, a high-tech soldier of the future. After the failure of the initiative to erase all the soldier's memories, he begins to experience flashbacks that are forcing him to recall his past.
How intense is Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Universal Soldier feels like
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- gritty
- Pace
- Brisk
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- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Universal Soldier
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Is Universal Soldier for you?
Is Universal Soldier scary?
No. Universal Soldier is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Universal Soldier gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Universal Soldier sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Universal Soldier OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier is streaming on MGM+ and YouTube (free).
Does Universal Soldier have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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