Dead Fire (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Dead Fire is a science fiction film directed by Robert Lee, running about 92 minutes. “The Future Of Mankind Is History” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A convict and his gang seize a space station in 2064, with plans to annihilate Earth's population in order to start anew with an entirely new society.
Who’s in it. Dead Fire stars Colin Cunningham as Cal Brody, Monika Schnarre as Kendall Black, Matt Frewer as Max Durbin and C. Thomas Howell as Tucker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Dead Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Dead Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Fire tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Fire (1997)?
- In US, Dead Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Dead Fire worth watching?
- Dead Fire holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Fire?
- Dead Fire stars Colin Cunningham, Monika Schnarre, Matt Frewer, C. Thomas Howell and Rachel Hayward.
- When was Dead Fire released?
- Dead Fire was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.