"He's five foot-two and he's six feet-four, He fights with missiles and with spears. He's all of thirty-one and he's only seventeen, Been a soldier for a thousand years..."

The song critiques the individual soldier's role in the continuation of war throughout history. 3. Production & Legacy Roland Emmerich. Release Date: July 10, 1992.

"Almost human, almost perfect, almost under control." 2. Lyrics Snippet: "Universal Soldier" (Song)

The film spawned a long-running franchise, including The Return (1999), Regeneration (2009), and Day of Reckoning (2012). AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more