Lifeforce
1985, English. Directed by Tobe Hooper.
In the blink of an eye, the terror begins.
A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, commencing an apocalyptic descent into chaos.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 797 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lifeforce
Lifeforce is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tobe HooperDirector
- Steve RailsbackCol. Tom Carlsen
- Peter FirthCol. Colin Caine
- Frank FinlayDr. Hans Fallada
- Mathilda MaySpace Girl
- Patrick StewartDr. Armstrong
- Michael GothardDr. Bukovsky
- Nicholas BallRoger Derebridge
- Aubrey MorrisSir Percy Heseltine
- Nancy PaulEllen Donaldson
- John HallamLamson
- John KeeganGuard
- Chris JaggerFirst Vampire
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby, Michael Armstrong
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $12M
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What Lifeforce is based on
Lifeforce is based on The Space Vampires, a 1976 novel by Colin Wilson, published by Random House.
Novel · 1976
The Space Vampires
By Colin Wilson
Published by Random House
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Lifeforce: quick answers
Is Lifeforce worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 797 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lifeforce?
Lifeforce runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Lifeforce have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lifeforce. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lifeforce parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lifeforce is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lifeforce on?
Lifeforce is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lifeforce?
If you liked Lifeforce, try The Girl with All the Gifts, World War Z, Daylight's End.
Who directed Lifeforce?
Lifeforce (1985) was directed by Tobe Hooper and stars Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay.
What is Lifeforce based on?
Lifeforce is based on The Space Vampires, a 1976 novel by Colin Wilson, published by Random House.