Movie

Hardware

“You can't stop progress.”

★ 5.9(346)19901h 33m

Hardware is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Hardware

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Richard Stanley
Release date: 1990-09-14
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $5,728,953
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Palace Pictures

Hardware — trailer

About Hardware

Hardware is a 1990 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Richard Stanley, starring Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis and John Lynch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 346 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hardware in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.

Cast

Dylan McDermott

Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter

Stacey Travis

Jill

John Lynch

Shades

William Hootkins

Lincoln Wineberg Jr.

Carl McCoy

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Iggy Pop

Angry Bob

Mark Northover

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Paul McKenzie

Vernon

Oscar James

Chief

Lemmy Kilmister

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Mac McDonald

Newscaster

Chris McHallem

Premier Boelgaxof

Themes & keywords

cyborgkiller robotdisc jockeydystopiaartistpost-apocalyptic futurenuclear radiationsculpturebased on comicmurderrobot as menacecyberpunkdesertsurveillancesecurity system

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hardware in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Hardware is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hardware on Netflix?+

Hardware is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Hardware?+

Hardware has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Hardware?+

Hardware stars Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch, William Hootkins and Carl McCoy.

When did Hardware come out?+

Hardware is a 1990 movie directed by Richard Stanley.

What genre is Hardware?+

Hardware is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed Hardware?+

Hardware was directed by Richard Stanley.