This World, Then the Fireworks (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, This World, Then the Fireworks is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Oblowitz, running about 100 minutes. “Meet Marty and Carol. Two people who are very good at being bad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.
Who’s in it. This World, Then the Fireworks stars Billy Zane as Marty Lakewood, Gina Gershon as Carol Lakewood Morton, Philip Locke as Marty Lakewood's Father and Elis Imboden as Neighbour's wife (as Elisabeth Imboden), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, This World, Then the Fireworks has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $51.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This World, Then the Fireworks page.
If you liked it. Fans of This World, Then the Fireworks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)?
- In US, This World, Then the Fireworks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This World, Then the Fireworks worth watching?
- This World, Then the Fireworks holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This World, Then the Fireworks?
- This World, Then the Fireworks stars Billy Zane, Gina Gershon, Philip Locke, Elis Imboden and Christian Durango.
- When was This World, Then the Fireworks released?
- This World, Then the Fireworks was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.