Ablaze (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2002, Ablaze is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 90 minutes. “A firestorm of fiery action and scorching suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The owner of a gigantic oil refinery decides to burn the place down for insurance purposes, only to create a giant fireball that endangers the lives of a small town.
Who’s in it. Ablaze stars John Bradley as Jack Thomas, Tom Arnold as Wendell Mays, Ice-T as Albert Denning and Amanda Pays as Jennifer Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Ablaze has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ablaze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ablaze 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 Ablaze (2002)?
- In US, Ablaze is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ablaze worth watching?
- Ablaze holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ablaze?
- Ablaze stars John Bradley, Tom Arnold, Ice-T, Amanda Pays and Cathy Lee Crosby.
- When was Ablaze released?
- Ablaze was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.