Ground Zero (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Ground Zero is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Pattinson, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginies to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.
Who’s in it. Ground Zero stars Colin Friels as Harvey Denton, Jack Thompson as Trebilcock, Donald Pleasence as Prosper Gaffney and Natalie Bate as Pat Denton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ground Zero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ground Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ground Zero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ground Zero (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ground Zero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ground Zero worth watching?
- Ground Zero holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ground Zero?
- Ground Zero stars Colin Friels, Jack Thompson, Donald Pleasence, Natalie Bate and Burnham Burnham.
- When was Ground Zero released?
- Ground Zero was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.