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The Guyver

1991Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes33%39%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes33%39%

Summary

FBI agent Max Reed witnesses Dr. Tetsu Segawa - a researcher for the mysterious Chronos Corporation - being murdered. Dr. Segawa had stolen an alien device known as "The Guyver" from Chronos. College student Sean Barker, whose girlfriend's father was Dr. Segawa, finds the Guyver's hiding spot while watching the forensic team investigating the crime scene.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Screaming Mad George, Steve Wang
Written by
Jon Purdy
Produced by
Brian Yuzna
Music by
Matthew Morse

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 1991 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
March 18, 1991
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Chest Burster, Even Evil Has Standards, Elite Mooks +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guyver?"

Questions about The Guyver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Guyver?

PlexPrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Guyver streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Guyver worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is there a sequel to The Guyver?

  1. The Guyver (1991)
  2. Guyver: Dark Hero (1994)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Guyver: Dark Hero (1994).

Is The Guyver okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Guyver use?

Chest BursterEven Evil Has StandardsElite MooksLaughably EvilWolverine PublicityFaux Affably EvilCovers Always LieKarma HoudiniLarge HamBlade Below the ShoulderThe DragonBald of Eviland 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Chest Burster, Even Evil Has Standards, and Elite Mooks.