Harrison Bergeron (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, Harrison Bergeron is a comedy, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Bruce Pittman, running about 99 minutes. “Welcome to the future. It's a no-brainer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.
Who’s in it. Harrison Bergeron stars Sean Astin as Harrison Bergeron, Miranda de Pencier, Eugene Levy as President McCloskey and Howie Mandel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Harrison Bergeron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harrison Bergeron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harrison Bergeron tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harrison Bergeron (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harrison Bergeron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harrison Bergeron worth watching?
- Harrison Bergeron holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harrison Bergeron?
- Harrison Bergeron stars Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, Eugene Levy, Howie Mandel and Andrea Martin.
- When was Harrison Bergeron released?
- Harrison Bergeron was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.