The Laser Man (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, The Laser Man is a comedy and crime film directed by Peter Wang, running about 92 minutes. “A High Tech Comedy for the 90s.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive young scientist unwittingly helps mobsters build a laser weapon, then has to try to reclaim it from them in this crime drama parody.
Who’s in it. The Laser Man stars Marc Hayashi as Arthur Weiss, Maryann Urbano as Janes Cosby, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Joey Cheung (as Tony Ka Fai Leung) and Peter Wang as Lt. Lu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Laser Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Laser Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Laser Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Laser Man (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Laser Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Laser Man worth watching?
- The Laser Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Laser Man?
- The Laser Man stars Marc Hayashi, Maryann Urbano, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Peter Wang and Joan Copeland.
- When was The Laser Man released?
- The Laser Man was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.