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The Guyver

1991·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Lost for centuries... only one man can activate it!

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.
Sci-Fi HorrorSupernatural TransformationAlien SymbioteBody HorrorMysteryViolenceFantasyAction90s Nostalgia

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Questions about The Guyver

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Where can I stream The Guyver legally?

The Guyver is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Guyver worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Guyver rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Guyver?

1 h 32 min

The Guyver runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Guyver?

Critics33
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate The Guyver higher (45) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Guyver in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Guyver?

10AUCADKESFIGBNONZSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Guyver in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Guyver, including Chest Burster, Even Evil Has Standards, Elite Mooks.