

Lifeforce
“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.
Where to watch Lifeforce in United States
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Where is Lifeforce streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin, Tivify, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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
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
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Cast of Lifeforce

Steve Railsback
Col. Tom Carlsen

Peter Firth
Col. Colin Caine

Frank Finlay
Dr. Hans Fallada

Mathilda May
Space Girl

Patrick Stewart
Dr. Armstrong

Michael Gothard
Dr. Bukovsky

Nicholas Ball
Roger Derebridge

Aubrey Morris
Sir Percy Heseltine

Nancy Paul
Ellen Donaldson

John Hallam
Lamson
John Keegan
Guard

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.











