Where can I watch Blackout Effect (1998)?

In GB, Blackout Effect is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Blackout Effect worth watching?

Blackout Effect holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Blackout Effect?

Blackout Effect stars Eric Stoltz, Charles Martin Smith, Leslie Hope, Denis Arndt and Lorraine Toussaint.

When was Blackout Effect released?

Blackout Effect was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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Blackout Effect (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1998, Blackout Effect is a thriller and drama film directed by Jeff Bleckner, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. There has been a mid-air collision involving a passenger jet and a cargo flight, killing everyone aboard the two planes. The NTSB investigator in charge, whose girlfriend died in the crash, is puzzled. On one side, the air traffic controller claims he lost radar contact with the cargo plane shortly before impact, when his screen "blacked out." On the other side, everyone else, including the controller's bosses and the media, put the blame on human error. The truth is soon to be uncovered, as the aging air traffic control facilities are on the verge of failing right in the middle of the busy Thanksgiving season.

Who’s in it. Blackout Effect stars Eric Stoltz as John Dantley, Charles Martin Smith as Henry Drake, Leslie Hope as Karen and Denis Arndt as Frank Wyatt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Blackout Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackout Effect page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blackout Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blackout Effect (1998)?: In GB, Blackout Effect is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blackout Effect worth watching?: Blackout Effect holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blackout Effect?: Blackout Effect stars Eric Stoltz, Charles Martin Smith, Leslie Hope, Denis Arndt and Lorraine Toussaint.
When was Blackout Effect released?: Blackout Effect was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.