Lifepod (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Lifepod is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Bruce Bryant, running about 90 minutes. “90 million miles in space and the nightmare is just beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first interplanetary cruise ship malfunctions halfway to Jupiter, forcing most of the crew and passengers to abandon ship. A handful of people are trapped onboard.
Who’s in it. Lifepod stars Joe Penny as Simmons, Kristine DeBell as Fiona, Sandy Kenyon as Dematte and Jordan Michals as Lima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lifepod has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lifepod page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lifepod tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lifepod (1981)?
- In US, Lifepod is available to stream on FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lifepod worth watching?
- Lifepod holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Lifepod?
- Lifepod stars Joe Penny, Kristine DeBell, Sandy Kenyon, Jordan Michals and Carl Lumbly.
- When was Lifepod released?
- Lifepod was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.