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Dinosaurs and cyborgs collide on the streets of Los Angeles in this low-budget sci-fi oddity.

FUTURE WAR

Past Predator, Present Alien, Future Terminator

1997 · 1h 30m · NR · Action / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A runaway human slave from Earth's future escapes to the present day. A race of evil cyborgs kidnap humans from Earth's future to use as slaves, and take dinosaurs from the past to use as trackers. One of their slaves, the Runaway, escapes and makes his way to present-day Los Angeles. There he must fend off the cyborgs and their trackers, the police, and the government, befriended by a prostitute-turned-nun who runs a halfway house.

Quick Answer

What is Future War about?

Future War is a 1997 American action and science fiction film directed by Anthony Doublin about a runaway human slave from the future who escapes to present-day Los Angeles, pursued by cyborg slavers and their dinosaur trackers.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you catch a bare-chested kickboxer battling cyborgs and rubber dinosaurs with the help of a nun who used to run with street gangs? Future War is a B-movie fever dream that takes its genre mashup seriously—and its sleeve-flannel wardrobe even more so.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A futuristic revolt sends a runaway slave crashing to present-day Los Angeles, pursued by relentless cyborgs and their unlikely dinosaur trackers. The escapee, only known as the Runaway, is as versed in the King James Bible as he is at staying alive, viewing Earth as a heaven compared to his grim origins. He finds sanctuary with Sister Ann, a novice nun with a checkered past, and together they must navigate a city unprepared for prehistoric predators and cybernetic hunters. The film blends low-budget action, time-travel oddities, and mismatched allies, creating a mashup where the fight for survival is anything but ordinary.

Details & Specs

Director
Anthony Doublin
Writers
David Huey, Dom Magwili
Release
1997
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Τα ανθρωποειδή, Война будущего

Why This Matters

Future War gained cult attention after being lampooned in a 1999 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, highlighting its place among notable direct-to-video science fiction films of the era.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Anthony Doublin Writers: David Huey +1 more

Why Cult

Cyborgs and Dinosaurs

Futuristic cyborgs use dinosaurs from the past as bounty hunters, turning Los Angeles into a battleground of prehistoric and robotic mayhem.

Bible-Quoting Hero

The Runaway isn't your average action protagonist—he quotes scripture while dodging extinction and outwitting his pursuers.

Kickboxing Action

Star Daniel Bernhardt brings his martial arts chops to the fray, delivering low-budget, high-energy fight scenes against man and machine.

Nun With a Past

Sister Ann, a former drug addict and prostitute, joins the fight, proving redemption arcs can come with dinosaur attacks.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Runaway slave escapes to present-day Earth

Threat

Cyborg slavers and dinosaur trackers

Effect

Hunt and attack humans in Los Angeles

Setting

Present-day Los Angeles

Questions from the Vault

When was Future War released? +

Future War was released in 1997.

Who directed Future War? +

Future War was directed by Anthony Doublin.

How long is Future War? +

Future War has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Future War? +

Future War is an action and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Future War? +

You can watch Future War on SassyFlix.

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