Afterburn (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1992, Afterburn is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Markowitz, running about 103 minutes. “He Risked His Life Flying An F-16 - Now She Risks It All To Fight For His Name.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, one woman takes on the U.S. military and General Dynamics; maker of the F-16, thought to be the very best tactical fighter in the world. Air Force Captain Theodore T. Harduvel was one of the best F-16 pilots the U.S. had to offer. After much digging, Janet Harduvel discovers a joint military and General Dynamic cover-up. She proves to be unwavering in her search for the truth to clear his name.
Who’s in it. Afterburn stars Laura Dern as Janet Harduvel, Robert Loggia as Leo Morrone, Vincent Spano as Ted Harduvel and Michael Rooker as Casey 'Z' Zankowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Afterburn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afterburn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afterburn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afterburn (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afterburn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afterburn worth watching?
- Afterburn holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afterburn?
- Afterburn stars Laura Dern, Robert Loggia, Vincent Spano, Michael Rooker and Welker White.
- When was Afterburn released?
- Afterburn was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.