Solo
Part man. Part machine. Total weapon.
1996 • 94 min • Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller
Synopsis
An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 50 Audience · 87 · 100%
An advanced android soldier is sent to eliminate rebels in a Latin American village but instead joins their fight for freedom. His creators then unleash a superior android to defeat him. This action-packed sci-fi thriller explores themes of artificial intelligence and humanity.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Frequent sci-fi action violence with laser guns and explosions
- Some intense fight scenes between powerful androids
What it models well
- Courage in the face of oppression
- Defending freedom
- Empathy and self-discovery
Talk about it after
- What makes someone truly human?
- The ethics of artificial intelligence and warfare
- Fighting for what is right, even when it is difficult
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Top billed cast
Director: Norberto Barba • Crew: David L. Corley
Mario Van Peebles
Solo
Barry Corbin
General Clyde Haynes
William Sadler
Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo
Jaime Osorio Gómez
Sgt. Lorenzo the Tracker
Demián Bichir
Rio
Seidy López
Agela
- A
Abraham Verduzco
Miguel the Kid
Joaquín Garrido
Vasquez
Adrien Brody
Dr. Bill Stewart, Solo's Designer
- B
Brent Schaeffer
Communications Officer
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