Universal Soldier
“Almost human. Almost perfect. Almost under control.”
Synopsis
An American soldier who had been killed during the Vietnam War is revived 25 years later by the military as a semi-android, UniSols, a high-tech soldier of the future. After the failure of the initiative to erase all the soldier's memories, he begins to experience flashbacks that are forcing him to recall his past.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Luc Deveraux / GR44
Dolph Lundgren
Andrew Scott / GR13
Ally Walker
Veronica Roberts
Ed O'Ross
Colonel Perry
Ralf Moeller
GR76
Jerry Orbach
Dr. Christopher Gregor
Leon Rippy
Woodward
Tico Wells
Garth
Robert Trebor
Motel Owner
Tommy Lister Jr.
GR55
Simon Rhee
GR61
Rance Howard
John Devreux
Lilyan Chauvin
Mrs. John Devreux
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Wagner
Ned Bellamy
FBI Agent
George Fisher
Patrolman
Duane Davis
Vietnam Army Officer
Kamel Krifa
H.T.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 12, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$119.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.18x
+$96.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Rothstein, Christopher Leitch, Dean Devlin
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- Universal Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $119.2M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions, Centropolis Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Emmerich
Richard Rothstein, Christopher Leitch, Dean Devlin
Christopher Franke
Karl Walter Lindenlaub, Daniel L. Turrett
Michael J. Duthie
Allen Shapiro, Craig Baumgarten, Joel B. Michaels, Mario Kassar
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Emmerich
Director
Allen Shapiro
Producer
Craig Baumgarten
Producer
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Michael J. Duthie
Editor
Holger Gross
Production Design
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Rothstein
Writer
Christopher Leitch
Writer
Dean Devlin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Universal Soldier
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What is Universal Soldier about?
An American soldier who had been killed during the Vietnam War is revived 25 years later by the military as a semi-android, UniSols, a high-tech soldier of the future. After the failure of the initiative to erase all the soldier's memories, he begins to experience flashbacks that are forcing him to recall his past.
Who directed Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in Universal Soldier?
The principal cast of Universal Soldier includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Ed O'Ross, Ralf Moeller.
When was Universal Soldier released and how long is it?
Universal Soldier was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $119.2M at the worldwide box office (5.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Universal Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Universal Soldier was composed by Christopher Franke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).