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Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

2012Movie1 h 54 minR

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic585.4Rotten Tomatoes57%34%

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding action movie about the mind and mystery, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Under their own command

After his wife and daughter are murdered in a home invasion, a widower named John now finds himself up against an army of Universal Soldiers in relentless pursuit, led by a mysterious leader who promises to set UniSols free from their conditioning.

Feels like

  • Violent Sci-Fi Horror
  • Dystopian
  • Mind-Bending
  • Existential Action
  • Gritty Cinematography
  • Brutal Combat
  • Mystery & Conspiracy
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Techno-Horror

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
John Hyams
Written by
Jon Greenhalgh, John Hyams, Moshe Diamant
Produced by
Craig Baumgarten, Moshe Diamant, Allen Shapiro
Music by
Michael Krassner, Robin Vining, Wil Hendricks

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 2012 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
October 4, 2012
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$114 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Ambiguously Evil, Fake Memories +9

  • Shout-Out
  • Ambiguously Evil
  • Fake Memories
  • Disposable Sex Worker
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Fingore
  • The Worf Effect
  • Cybernetics Eat Your Soul
  • Elaborate Underground Base
  • One-Man Army
  • First-Person Perspective
  • Deconstruction

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?"

Questions about Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?

The RokuFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 58).

Can I half-watch Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$114 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $114 million worldwide, 9.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning use?

Shout-OutAmbiguously EvilFake MemoriesDisposable Sex WorkerRule of SymbolismFingoreThe Worf EffectCybernetics Eat Your SoulElaborate Underground BaseOne-Man ArmyFirst-Person PerspectiveDeconstructionand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Ambiguously Evil, and Fake Memories.