Eraser (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.1

Eraser poster

Released in 1996, Eraser is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Chuck Russell, running about 115 minutes. “He will erase your past to protect your future.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. U.S. Marshall John Kruger erases the identities of people enrolled in the Witness Protection Program. His current assignment is to protect Lee Cullen, who's uncovered evidence that the weapons manufacturer she works for has been selling to terrorist groups. When Kruger discovers that there's a corrupt agent within the program, he must guard his own life while trying to protect Lee's.

Who’s in it. Eraser stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger, Vanessa Williams as Lee Cullen, James Caan as U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin and James Coburn as WitSec Chief Beller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Eraser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $242.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eraser page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eraser tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Eraser (1996)?
In US, Eraser is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Eraser worth watching?
Eraser holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Eraser?
Eraser stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn and Robert Pastorelli.
When was Eraser released?
Eraser was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.