Name: Live Wire
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1992-09-03
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Ron Silver, Ben Cross, Lisa Eilbacher, Michael J. Shea

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Your body is 93% water... no one is safe.

Danny O'Neill is a bomb disposal expert assigned to a case where terrorists have developed an "invisible" liquid explosive which is activated within the human body.

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Directed by: Christian Duguay
Written by: Bart Baker
Produced by: Suzanne Todd, David Willis
Music by: Craig Safan

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September 3, 1992 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: September 3, 1992
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $9 million
Available in: 32 countries

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Where can I stream Live Wire?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Live Wire from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Live Wire worth watching?

22

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 22 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is Live Wire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.