Fortress
1992, English. Directed by Stuart Gordon.
In the year 2017, one corporation is building a fortress for the ultimate takeover... your mind.
In the future, the inmates of a private underground prison are computer-controlled with cameras, dream readers, and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife Karen are locked inside "The Fortress" but are determined to escape before the birth of their baby.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 790 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stuart GordonDirector
- Christopher LambertJohn Henry Brennick
- Kurtwood SmithPrison Director Poe
- Loryn LocklinKaren B. Brennick
- Clifton Collins Jr.Niño Gomez
- Jeffrey CombsD-Day
- Lincoln KilpatrickAbraham
- Tom TowlesStiggs
- Vernon WellsMaddox
- Carolyn Purdy-GordonZed-10
- Alan ZitnerClaustrophobic Prisoner
- Deni GordonKaren's Cellmate
- Eric Briant WellsBorder Guard
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1992
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Feinberg, David Venable, Terry Curtis Fox
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $6.7M
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Fortress: quick answers
What comes after Fortress?
Next in the series: Fortress 2 (2000).
Is Fortress worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 790 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fortress?
Fortress runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Fortress have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fortress. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fortress parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fortress is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fortress on?
Fortress isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 December 1992. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fortress?
If you liked Fortress, try The Island, The Running Man, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress (1992) was directed by Stuart Gordon and stars Christopher Lambert, Kurtwood Smith, Loryn Locklin.