Empire of Ash (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1988, Empire of Ash is an action, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Lloyd A. Simandl, running about 86 minutes. “The war is over... But the fight has just begun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In post-nuclear "New Idaho," a lone warrior teams up with a girl to help rescue the girl's sister from a hostile warrior clan.
Who’s in it. Empire of Ash stars Melanie Kilgour as Danielle, Thom Schioler as Orion, Frank Wilson as Shepherd and James Stevens as Iodine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Empire of Ash has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empire of Ash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire of Ash 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 Empire of Ash (1988)?
- In US, Empire of Ash is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Empire of Ash worth watching?
- Empire of Ash holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire of Ash?
- Empire of Ash stars Melanie Kilgour, Thom Schioler, Frank Wilson, James Stevens and Alexander MacKenzie.
- When was Empire of Ash released?
- Empire of Ash was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.