Scorcher (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2002, Scorcher is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by James Seale, running about 91 minutes. “Mankind Faces Earth's Final Days...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The only hope for humanity to survive a natural disaster is to detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles.
Who’s in it. Scorcher stars Mark Dacascos as Ryan Beckett, John Rhys-Davies as Dr. Matthew Sallin, Tamara Davies as Julie McGrath and Mark Rolston as Special Agent Kellaway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Scorcher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scorcher 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 Scorcher (2002)?
- In US, Scorcher is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scorcher worth watching?
- Scorcher holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scorcher?
- Scorcher stars Mark Dacascos, John Rhys-Davies, Tamara Davies, Mark Rolston and Rutger Hauer.
- When was Scorcher released?
- Scorcher was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.