Futureworld (1976): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Futureworld is a 1976 sci-fi thriller directed by Richard T. Heffron, starring Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner and Yul Brynner. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1977. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Futureworld About?
The premise of Futureworld without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a sprawling, futuristic resort where technology reigns supreme, investigative journalists Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard stumble upon a disturbing secret hidden beneath the polished surface of the Delos facility. While exploring the advanced environment, they uncover a sinister plot orchestrated by Dr. Duffy. Navigating a world where the distinction between humans and machines is increasingly blurred, they race against time to prevent a potential disaster with far-reaching consequences for humanity.
Futureworld Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- conspiracy
- robot
- sequel
- theme park
- laboratory
- chase
- second part
- paranoia
- artificial intelligence
- psychotronic film
- low budget sci fi movie
- dystopian sci fi
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- artificial intelligence sci fi
- woman wears a tie
- secret
- resort
- kiss
- chess
- russian
- suit of armor
- shield
- jousting
- mad scientist
- samurai
- engineer
- security camera
- surveillance
- skiing
- bar
- sex robot
- operation
- cloning
- attempted murder
- assassination attempt
- technology
- high tech
- corporate corruption
- pistol
- explosion
- electrocution
- foot chase
- brawl
- newspaper clipping
- suspicion
- hostage
- deception
- rescue
- death
- scene before opening credits
- deoxyribonucleic acid
Where to Watch Futureworld
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Futureworld Cast
Peter Fonda leads the cast, with Blythe Danner and Yul Brynner. Directed by Richard T. Heffron; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard T. Heffron
Also Starring in Futureworld
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Critics gave Futureworld 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 30%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Futureworld Plot Summary
What happens in Futureworld from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the aftermath of the disastrous collapse of Westworld in 1983, the Delos Corporation undertook a massive overhaul of its theme park, investing a staggering $1.5 billion into enhanced safety features. After two years of reconstruction, the resort was reopened as an expansive entertainment complex. As a part of a strategically crafted publicity initiative, newspaper journalist Chuck Browning and TV reporter Tracy Ballard received a special invitation to preview the park’s newly upgraded attractions.
Before their arrival, Browning arranged a discreet meeting with a Delos insider who was poised to expose damaging secrets about the corporation. However, their exchange was tragically cut short when the informant was fatally shot, leaving Browning with an enigmatic envelope from the dying man, shrouded in mystery and anticipation.
Full summary
The whole story of Futureworld, scene by scene
Futureworld Awards & Nominations
Futureworld won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1977.
1 win2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1977 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actress – Blythe Danner
- Nominated Best Actor
Futureworld Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Futureworld.
How Well Do You Know Futureworld?
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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Cars in Futureworld
1 car on screen: the Harley-Davidson DE 40.
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Harley-Davidson DE 40 Minor role
Futureworld Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Future World” and “Mundo futuro”.
- Also known as
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- Future World
- Mundo futuro
- Salainen tehtävä
- Ano 2003 - Operação Terra
- Мир будущего
- Westworld 2 - Futureworld
- Бъдещ свят
- Фючъруърлд
- Ο Μυστηριώδης Κόσμος του Μέλλοντος
- SF未来世界
- Futureworld - 2000 anni nel futuro
- Les Rescapés du futur
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- Futureworld - Das Land von Übermorgen
- 未来世界
- Opgøret i robotcenteret
- Eljövendő világ
- עולם המחר
- Fuga do espaço
- Mundo Futuro: Ano 2003
- Operação Terra
- 미래 세계의 음모
- Світ майбутнього
- Świat przyszłości
- Geleceğin Dünyası
- El mundo del futuro
- 未來世界
- عَالَمُ المُستَقبَل
- Svijet budućnosti
- El món del futur
- Lumea din Viitor
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Futureworld FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Futureworld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Futureworld?
Futureworld runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Futureworld released?
Futureworld was released on August 13, 1976.
Who directed Futureworld?
Futureworld was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
More films by Richard T. Heffron Who is in the cast of Futureworld?
Futureworld stars Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner and Yul Brynner, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Futureworld?
In the US, Futureworld is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, fuboTV and IndieFlix Shorts and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Futureworld rated?
Futureworld has 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
What awards did Futureworld win?
Futureworld won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1977.
Does Futureworld have a post-credit scene?
No. Futureworld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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