Universal Soldier (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Universal Soldier is a 1992 action drama directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $36.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Universal Soldier About?
The premise of Universal Soldier without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Resurrected from the dead, a legion of highly trained soldiers is unleashed upon the world, posing a massive threat. Two former enemies, Luc Devereaux and Andrew Scott, are forced to team up and confront this unstoppable force. They must battle the reanimated super-soldiers while grappling with their own pasts and the implications of this dangerous technology.
Universal Soldier Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- soldier
- reporter
- scientist
- super soldier
- top secret
- female reporter
- on the run
- opening action scene
- overheated
- vietnam war
- severed ear
- vietnam war veteran
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- psychopath
- sadist
- final showdown
- necklace made of human ears
- ice bath
- oily skin
- secret government program
- u.s. military
- hostage situation
- television reporter
- female tv news reporter
- collecting human trophies
- government coverup
- regaining memory
- manhunt
- military experiment
- tracking device
- genetic experiment
- grenade
- fight in a barn
- military scientist
- counter terrorism unit
- reanimation
- cyborg commando
- military science fiction
- cybernetic implant
- muscle enhancer
- neural serum
- mind control
- suppressed memory
- resurfacing trauma
- genetic augmentation
- overheating
- mobile command center
- supersoldier
- memory clearance
- flashback
- vietnam
Where to Watch Universal Soldier
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Universal Soldier Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast, with Dolph Lundgren. Directed by Roland Emmerich.
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Director Roland Emmerich
Universal Soldier Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Universal Soldier 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Universal Soldier Plot Summary
What happens in Universal Soldier 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
Near the end of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War, an American military squad is tasked with securing a village against the North Vietnamese forces. Pvt. Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) arrives only to discover a horrific scene; his squad mates and various villagers lie dead, their ears gruesomely severed. The maddening chaos is orchestrated by Sgt. Andrew Scott (Dolph Lundgren), whose descent into insanity has driven him to commit these atrocities.
Full summary
The whole story of Universal Soldier, scene by scene
Universal Soldier Box Office
Universal Soldier grossed $36.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.3M
- US & Canada
- $36.3M
Universal Soldier Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer and 5 clips.
- Clip Diner Scene
- Clip Final Fight Scene
- Clip First Mission Film Clip
- Clip Jean-Claude Van Damme Confronts Dolph Lundgren
How Well Do You Know Universal Soldier?
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 Universal Soldier
41 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1956 Buick Special.
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1983 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role
Universal Soldier Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Universal Soldier - I nuovi eroi” and “Universal Soldier 1”.
- Also known as
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- Universal Soldier - I nuovi eroi
- Universal Soldier 1
- Unité spéciale
- Universal Soldier 01 Universal Soldier
- 유니버설 솔져
- Soldado universal
- 再造战士
- 再造戰士
- I nuovi eroi
- Универсальный солдат
- Máquinas de Guerra
- Uniwersalny Żołnierz
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- Tökéletes katona
- Univerzální voják 1
- Soldatul universal
- Παγκόσμιος Στρατιώτης
- חייל אוניברסלי
- Универсален войник
- Evrenin Askerleri
- Універсальний солдат
- 유니버셜 솔저
- سرباز جهانی
- Täydellinen sotilas
- 2 คนไม่ใช่คน
- 魔鬼命令
- Univerzálny vojak
- Universalus karys
- Chiến Binh Vũ Trụ
- Univerzalni vojnik
- ユニバーサル・ソルジャー
- Soldat universal
- Univerzalni vojak
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Movies Like Universal Soldier
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Universal Soldier: The Return, Universal Soldier: Regeneration and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning.
Universal Soldier FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Universal Soldier, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Universal Soldier released?
Universal Soldier was released on July 10, 1992.
Who directed Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier was directed by Roland Emmerich.
More films by Roland Emmerich Who is in the cast of Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren.
Where can I watch Universal Soldier?
In the US, Universal Soldier is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Universal Soldier make at the box office?
Universal Soldier grossed $36.3 million worldwide.
How is Universal Soldier rated?
Universal Soldier has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 35 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Universal Soldier have a post-credit scene?
No. Universal Soldier has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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