Solo

1996·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes8%27%

Where to watch

fuboTVTubi TV

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Solo fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Technology, the future, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Part man. Part machine. Total weapon.

An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.
Sci-Fi ActionAndroid SoldierRebellionTechnological WarfareDystopian FutureMoral ConflictFast-PacedExplosive Action1990s

Crew

Directed by:
Norberto Barba
Written by:
David L. Corley, Robert Mason
Produced by:
Jose Ludlow, Karen Rea, John Flock
Composed by:
Elmo Weber, Christopher Franke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Solo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Solo legally?

fuboTVTubi TV

Solo is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Solo worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Solo rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Solo?

1 h 34 min

Solo runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Solo?

Critics34
Audiences34

Yes. Critics average 34 and audiences 34 out of 100, so both groups see Solo much the same way.

What language is Solo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Solo?

40ATAUBEBGCACHCVCYCZDEDKEEESFI+26

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Solo in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Solo use?

What Measure Is a Non-Human?Villain Team-UpCelebrity ResemblanceFrame-UpTraining the Peaceful VillagersFaking the DeadProtagonist TitleBig BadI Have Your WifeThe HeavyAttack Its Weak PointBig Bad Wannabeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Solo, including What Measure Is a Non-Human?, Villain Team-Up, Celebrity Resemblance.

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