Early Warning (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1981, Early Warning is a thriller and horror film directed by David R. Elliott, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A Christian woman wants a newspaper man to publish a story about a One World Foundation being set up whose only goal is to control the world. She wants him to warn people that this is coming and explain how it ties into the end times spoken about in the Bible. The newsman is opposed to such an idea until he sees the woman being pursued by the Foundation. As this adventure unfolds, the newspaper man begins to realize that what the woman is saying could be true. This evangelistic, classic end times film presents the truth about Jesus Christ and has interesting insight into what might be coming in the last days.
Who’s in it. Early Warning stars Delana Michaels, Christopher Wynne, Joe Chapman and Alvy Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Early Warning sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Early Warning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Warning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Warning (1981)?
- In US, Early Warning is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Early Warning worth watching?
- Early Warning holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Early Warning?
- Early Warning stars Delana Michaels, Christopher Wynne, Joe Chapman, Alvy Moore and Bill Sax.
- When was Early Warning released?
- Early Warning was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.