Slow Burn (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Slow Burn is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Matthew Chapman, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacob Asch is hired by Gerald McMurty to find his ex-wife Laine and their son in Palm Springs. Jacob finds Laine and a teenager named Donnie who may or may not be Gerald's son. He also finds an intricate web of deceit and betrayal that begin to lead to death. He takes it upon himself to unravel the mystery and find out who is killing people and why.
Who’s in it. Slow Burn stars Eric Roberts as Jacob Asch, Beverly D'Angelo as Laine Fleischer, Dennis Lipscomb as Ron McDonald and Raymond J. Barry as Gerald McMurty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Slow Burn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slow Burn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slow Burn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slow Burn (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slow Burn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slow Burn worth watching?
- Slow Burn holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slow Burn?
- Slow Burn stars Eric Roberts, Beverly D'Angelo, Dennis Lipscomb, Raymond J. Barry and Anne Schedeen.
- When was Slow Burn released?
- Slow Burn was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.