Demolition Man (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Demolition Man is a 1993 action sci-fi film directed by Marco Brambilla, starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $58.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Marco Brambilla
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Demolition Man About?
The premise of Demolition Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a future San Angeles, police officer John Spartan is thawed from cryogenic suspension after 36 years, only to find a seemingly utopian city facing a new threat. He is tasked with tracking down Simon Phoenix, a criminal also revived from the past, who is causing chaos in this peaceful society. To stop Phoenix, Spartan reluctantly partners with Lenina Huxley, a skilled officer familiar with the city’s advanced technology and unique customs.
Demolition Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- satire
- violence
- totalitarianism
- censorship
- wisecrack humor
- reference to arnold schwarzenegger
- year 2032
- tough cop
- hand to hand combat
- action hero
- culture shock
- underground resistance
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- dystopia
- cyberpunk
- good versus evil
- explosion
- prologue
- police officer
- 1990s
- 2030s
- arrest
- courage
- hostage
- rescue
- prison
- suspended animation
- terrorist
- sociopath
- psychopathic killer
- cryogenic suspension
- escaped prisoner
- manhunt
- 21st century
- outrunning an explosion
- politeness
- massacre
- cryogenics
- reference to taco bell
- murder of a police officer
- kiss
- mind control
- liquid nitrogen
- severed head
- police brutality
- pacifism
- conspiracy
- social commentary
- one man army
- machine gun
- escape from prison
Demolition Man Cast
Sylvester Stallone leads the cast, with Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. Directed by Marco Brambilla.
- Director Marco Brambilla
More from Marco Brambilla
More films directed by Marco Brambilla, best-rated first: Excess Baggage, The Four Temperaments, Ghost (Natasha Poly: Multiple Exposure) and Dinotopia.
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Demolition Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Demolition Man 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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Demolition Man Plot Summary
What happens in Demolition Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1996, LAPD Sgt. John Spartan, known for his valiant but destructive tactics, spearheads a mission to rescue hostages taken by the deranged criminal Simon Phoenix. Spartan, often referred to as “The Demolition Man,” has a reputation for causing significant collateral damage in the line of duty. When a search of the area yields no evidence of the hostages, Spartan bravely infiltrates Phoenix’s hideout to apprehend him. However, in a twisted turn of events, Phoenix ignites an explosive, leveling the building and killing the hostages, which leads to Spartan’s arrest.
Full summary
The whole story of Demolition Man, scene by scene
Demolition Man Box Office
Demolition Man grossed $58.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$58.1M
- US & Canada
- $58.1M
Demolition Man Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Spartan vs. Phoenix | Weapons Exhibit Shootout
- Featurette Arrow Unboxing
How Well Do You Know Demolition Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of LAPD Sergeant John Spartan?
Cars in Demolition Man
21 cars on screen, including the 1992 GM Ultralite and the 1970 Oldsmobile 442.
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1982 Buick Skylark Minor role -
1989 Cadillac Solitaire Minor role
Demolition Man Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “El demoledor” and “Damangreveli”.
- Also known as
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- El demoledor
- Damangreveli
- Ish Ha-Heress
- Purustaja
- O Demolidor
- 데몰리션 맨
- Demoliční muž
- 越空狂龍
- 超级战警
- Разрушитель
- Homem Demolidor
- A Pusztító
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- Człowiek demolka
- Разрушителят
- Cezalandırıcı
- 越空狂龙
- デモリションマン
- Demolatorul
- איש ההרס
- Demolátor
- Uništitelj
- Razbijač
- Uničevalec
- Le destructeur
- Руйнівник
- 超級戰警
- Visa griaunantis
- ตำรวจมหาประลัย 2032
- مرد خرابکار, დამანგრეველი
- Kẻ Phá Hủy
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Movies Like Demolition Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Demolitionist, Nemesis and RoboCop.
Demolition Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Demolition Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Demolition Man?
Demolition Man runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Demolition Man released?
Demolition Man was released on October 8, 1993.
Who directed Demolition Man?
Demolition Man was directed by Marco Brambilla.
More films by Marco Brambilla Who is in the cast of Demolition Man?
Demolition Man stars Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock.
How much did Demolition Man make at the box office?
Demolition Man grossed $58.1 million worldwide.
How is Demolition Man rated?
Demolition Man has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Demolition Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Demolition Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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