Fire Down Below (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, Fire Down Below is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá, running about 105 minutes. “Beneath a land of wealth and beauty hides a secret that could kill millions. Undercover has never run so deep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an EPA representative is murdered in a small Appalachian community, EPA undercover agent Jack Taggart is sent in—posing as a handyman working with a Christian relief agency—to determine what happened.
Who’s in it. Fire Down Below stars Steven Seagal as Jack Taggart, Marg Helgenberger as Sarah Kellogg, Stephen Lang as Earl Kellogg and Brad Hunt as Orin Hanner Jr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fire Down Below has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Fire Down Below page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire Down Below 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 Fire Down Below (1997)?
- In US, Fire Down Below is available to 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 Fire Down Below worth watching?
- Fire Down Below holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire Down Below?
- Fire Down Below stars Steven Seagal, Marg Helgenberger, Stephen Lang, Brad Hunt and Kris Kristofferson.
- When was Fire Down Below released?
- Fire Down Below was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.