Crash and Burn (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 1990, Crash and Burn is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Charles Band, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Unicom is a powerful organization overseeing most of the world after its economic collapse. They have banned computers and robots in an attempt to insure "life, liberty, and the pursuit of economic stability". When a Unicom Synth robot infiltrates a southwest TV station and kills the manager, a revolutionary against the gestapo-like corporation, a lowly Unicom delivery man must help the rest of the station survive through the incoming "thermal storm".

Who’s in it. Crash and Burn stars Paul Ganus as Tyson Keen, Megan Ward as Arren, Ralph Waite as Lathan Hooks and Bill Moseley as Quinn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Crash and Burn has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crash and Burn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Crash and Burn 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 Crash and Burn (1990)?
In US, Crash and Burn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Crash and Burn worth watching?
Crash and Burn holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Crash and Burn?
Crash and Burn stars Paul Ganus, Megan Ward, Ralph Waite, Bill Moseley and Eva LaRue.
When was Crash and Burn released?
Crash and Burn was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.