Half-Life: Uplink (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Half-Life: Uplink is a science fiction film directed by Jamie Matson, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. A controversial short film that was commissioned by Havas Interactive and Cendant Software, and produced by British marketing agency Cruise Control, to promote the UK release of Sierra On-Line and Valve Software's debut videogame "Half-Life".
Who’s in it. Half-Life: Uplink stars Patrick Malone as Jaz Meadows, Kit Hillier as Scientist, Anthony Potter as Marine and Philippa Norman as Assassin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Half-Life: Uplink has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half-Life: Uplink page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half-Life: Uplink tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half-Life: Uplink (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half-Life: Uplink change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half-Life: Uplink worth watching?
- Half-Life: Uplink holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half-Life: Uplink?
- Half-Life: Uplink stars Patrick Malone, Kit Hillier, Anthony Potter and Philippa Norman.
- When was Half-Life: Uplink released?
- Half-Life: Uplink was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.