Rising Storm (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1989, Rising Storm is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Francis Schaeffer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 2099. The United States is ruled by the Reverend Jimmy Joe II, in a dictatorship where big guns and fundamentalist religion are used to keep the masses in control. The Reverend's troopers patrol the streets and the slums with assault rifles, ready to prevent any trouble from the revolutionary Kropfelders.
Who’s in it. Rising Storm stars Zach Galligan as Artie Gage, Wayne Crawford as Joe Gage, June Chadwick as Mila Hart and Elizabeth Keifer as Blaise Hart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Rising Storm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB 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 Rising Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Storm 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 Rising Storm (1989)?
- In GB, Rising Storm 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 Rising Storm worth watching?
- Rising Storm holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rising Storm?
- Rising Storm stars Zach Galligan, Wayne Crawford, June Chadwick, Elizabeth Keifer and John Rhys-Davies.
- When was Rising Storm released?
- Rising Storm was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.