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Lifeforce

1985·Movie·R·102 min·6.2(729)

In the blink of an eye, the terror begins.

A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, commencing an apocalyptic descent into chaos.

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Where to watch Lifeforce in United States

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About Lifeforce

Lifeforce is a 1985 English-language horror, science fiction and action film directed by Tobe Hooper. The cast is led by Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Lifeforce was produced by Golan-Globus Productions, Easedram, and London-Cannon Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 21, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director
Tobe Hooper
Writers
Olaf Pooley, Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby
Release date
June 21, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$12 million
Production
Golan-Globus Productions, Easedram, London-Cannon Films
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Lifeforce cast & crew

Lifeforce was directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Olaf Pooley, Dan O'Bannon, and Don Jakoby.

The cast features Steve Railsback as Col. Tom Carlsen, Peter Firth as Col. Colin Caine, Frank Finlay as Dr. Hans Fallada, Mathilda May as Space Girl, Patrick Stewart as Dr. Armstrong, and Michael Gothard as Dr. Bukovsky.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Alan Hume, and it was produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

Is Lifeforce worth watching?

Lifeforce holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 729 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and action, Lifeforce is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Lifeforce

In United States, you can stream Lifeforce on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Lifeforce

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Col. Tom Carlsen

Peter Firth

Peter Firth

Col. Colin Caine

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Dr. Hans Fallada

Mathilda May

Mathilda May

Space Girl

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Dr. Armstrong

Michael Gothard

Michael Gothard

Dr. Bukovsky

Nicholas Ball

Nicholas Ball

Roger Derebridge

Aubrey Morris

Aubrey Morris

Sir Percy Heseltine

Nancy Paul

Nancy Paul

Ellen Donaldson

John Hallam

John Hallam

Lamson

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John Keegan

Guard

Chris Jagger

Chris Jagger

First Vampire

Lifeforce — FAQs

Where can I watch Lifeforce in United States?

Lifeforce is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is Lifeforce on fuboTV?

Yes — Lifeforce is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Lifeforce in?

Lifeforce is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Lifeforce?

Lifeforce runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is Lifeforce rated?

Lifeforce is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 729 ratings.

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