Android (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1982, Android is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Aaron Lipstadt, running about 80 minutes. “Meet Max 404. He's a little over five years old. He just met his first woman. It's time to get down to Earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eccentric scientist Dr. Daniel and his shy assistant Max lead a quiet life on their space station, carrying out illegal research on androids, until they receive an unwelcome visit from three fugitives one of whom is female. Both Dr. Daniel and Max show an interest in her, but one of the other visitors has more sinister intentions.
Who’s in it. Android stars Klaus Kinski as Dr. Daniel, Brie Howard as Maggie, Norbert Weisser as Keller and Crofton Hardester as Mendes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Android has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Android page.
If you liked it. Fans of Android tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Android (1982)?
- In GB, Android is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Android worth watching?
- Android holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Android?
- Android stars Klaus Kinski, Brie Howard, Norbert Weisser, Crofton Hardester and Kendra Kirchner.
- When was Android released?
- Android was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.