Hardware movie poster

Hardware

"You can't stop progress."

September 14, 1990 1h 33m 5.9/10 (329 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Hardware is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Richard Stanley.

Starring Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, and John Lynch

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (329 votes)
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Budget $1.5M Production budget
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Box Office $5.7M 3.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$5,728,953

Production Companies

  • Palace Pictures
  • British Screen Productions
  • Wicked Films
  • British Satellite Broadcasting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardware about?

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...

Who directed Hardware?

Hardware was directed by Richard Stanley.

How long is Hardware?

Hardware has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Hardware released?

Hardware was released on September 14, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hardware?

The main cast of Hardware includes Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch, William Hootkins, Carl McCoy.

Is Hardware worth watching?

Hardware has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 329 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.