Lifeforce (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, Lifeforce is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 102 minutes. “In the Blink of An Eye, the Terror Begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A space shuttle mission investigating Halley's Comet brings back a malevolent race of space vampires who transform most of London's population into zombies. The only survivor of the expedition and British authorities attempt to capture a mysterious but beautiful alien woman who appears responsible.
Who’s in it. Lifeforce stars Steve Railsback as Col. Tom Carlsen, Peter Firth as Col. Colin Caine, Frank Finlay as Dr. Hans Fallada and Mathilda May as Space Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lifeforce has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Lifeforce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lifeforce tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lifeforce (1985)?
- In US, Lifeforce is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Lifeforce worth watching?
- Lifeforce holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lifeforce?
- Lifeforce stars Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Mathilda May and Patrick Stewart.
- When was Lifeforce released?
- Lifeforce was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.