The Storm (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Series · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2009, The Storm is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.

What it’s about. The Storm is a 2009 American science fiction disaster miniseries directed by Bradford May. Based on a previous teleplay by Matthew Chernov and David Rosiak, it was written by David Abramowitz and Dennis A. Pratt and revolves around a weather creation system developed by the Atmospheric Research Institute that threatens life on Earth when deployed by the military. However, while scientist Dr. Jonathan Kirk, Danni Wilson, and detectives Devon Williams and Stilman attempt to save the world, the former is hunted by hitmen. The first part of the film was broadcast on the NBC network July 26, 2009. The second part was broadcast on August 2, 2009.

Who’s in it. The Storm stars James Van Der Beek as Dr. Jonathan Kirk, Teri Polo as Danni Nelson, Treat Williams as Robert Terrell and Marisol Nichols as Det. Devon Williams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Storm 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 The Storm page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Storm tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Storm (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Storm worth watching?
The Storm holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Storm?
The Storm stars James Van Der Beek, Teri Polo, Treat Williams, Marisol Nichols and John Larroquette.
When was The Storm released?
The Storm was released in 2009.