Arnold Schwarzenegger's The 6th Day Is Now Streaming For Free On Tubi

Published Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EST Richard Craig is a Senior Author at Screen Rant covering film and TV. Richard has also written extensively about horror and film soundtracks, contributing a chapter to the first major academic collection on the folk horror genre, The Routledge Companion to Folk Horror. Richard is also a performing musician and holds an MA in Music and Sound Art. One of Arnold Swarzenegger’s most underrated sci-fi movies is free to stream at home. Arnold Schwarzenegger has starred in some of the most iconic science-fiction movies ever made, helping to define sci-fi's relationship with action during the 1980s and 1990s. His imposing physical presence made him an obvious choice for futuristic action blockbusters, but his best science-fiction movies also explore concepts far greater than spectacular explosions and muscle-bound heroes. Whether playing a relentless cyborg assassin in The Terminator or navigating virtual reality and corporate conspiracies in Total Recall, Schwarzenegger quickly became one of the genre's most popular stars. His appearance in James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day is particularly significant, raising the bar for visual effects while giving Schwarzenegger one of his most memorable characters. However, Schwarzenegger's filmography has several science-fiction projects that struggled to receive the same attention as those genre classics. The 6th Day received an unduly lukewarm critical reception despite exploring corporate corruption and philosophical questions about identity – as well as plenty of old-fashioned action. The 6th Day Is Now Available To Stream For Free On Tubi Directed by Roger Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never Dies, Under Fire), The 6th Day has recently joined Tubi's free, ad-supported streaming catalog in the United States, making it a perfect opportunity for audiences who missed it the first time around. The 6th Day stars Schwarzenegger as Adam Gibson, a helicopter pilot living in a near-future society where cloning has become a commercial service. Organs can be replicated, and even deceased family pets can be brought back. Human cloning, however, remains strictly prohibited under legislation known as the Sixth Day Law – a reference to the biblical creation of humanity. Unfortunately for Adam, wealthy business executive Michael Drucker (Tony Goldwyn) has other ideas. Suddenly, the helicopter pilot finds himself caught in a dangerous conspiracy involving a powerful corporation, illegal genetic experimentation, and people willing to kill to protect their secrets. Why The Arnold Schwarzenegger Sci-Fi Movie Deserves A Second Chance The 6th Day may not dethrone The Terminator or Total Recall as Schwarzenegger's greatest science-fiction movie, but dismissing it as an inferior imitation overlooks some genuinely interesting ideas. The central themes, in particular, have become increasingly relevant as advances in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and genetic engineering continue to raise questions about the boundaries of scientific progress. The 6th Day imagines an entire consumer ecosystem built around genetic replication. RePet stores allow grieving owners to replace deceased animals, while cloned organs offer an alternative to conventional medical procedures. The 6th Day even imagines a future in which people can purchase virtual companions, presenting a society where technology has found increasingly commercial ways to eliminate the inconveniences of ordinary human existence. Naturally, the most disturbing implications emerge when those same services become available to wealthy individuals seeking something considerably more ambitious. This creates a fascinating tension between scientific possibility, corporate greed, and the ethical responsibilities of new technologies. Schwarzenegger also gets the opportunity to play against himself. Having two versions of Adam Gibson allows the actor to navigate the peculiar situation of a man confronting his own replacement. The 6th Day asks whether a genetic duplicate can genuinely be considered the same person. It's also wildly entertaining watching Schwarzenegger tackle the physical demands of another elaborate action feature. Helicopter sequences, shootouts, futuristic weaponry, and increasingly ridiculous confrontations ensure that the philosophical material never completely overwhelms the film's blockbuster sensibilities. For those who associate Schwarzenegger primarily with the Terminator franchise, The 6th Day is a welcome chance to revisit a different corner of his science-fiction filmography. The 6th Day might not be a genre masterpiece, but its imaginative premise and entertaining action make it considerably more interesting than its reputation suggests. Release Date November 17, 2000 Runtime 123 minutes Director Roger Spottiswoode Writers Cormac Wibberley, Marianne Wibberley