Polar Opposites (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 2008, Polar Opposites is an action and tv movie film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. When Earth's magnetic poles begin reversing, David Terran, the only scientist who predited the possibility of such a sci-fi disaster, must join forces with his estranged friend and lover to save the world. Though his writings found mass readership, scientists scoffed at his theories. But when an Iranian underground nuclear test sets off a global phenomenon that matches David's doomsday scenario, he must attempt to find a solution in order to avoid a catastrophic event of global proportions. -dpeavy

Who’s in it. Polar Opposites stars Charles Shaughnessy as David, Tracy Nelson as Jenna, Ken Barnett as Martin and Beth Grant as General Railen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Polar Opposites 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 Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polar Opposites page.

If you liked it. Fans of Polar Opposites 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 Polar Opposites (2008)?
In US, Polar Opposites is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Polar Opposites worth watching?
Polar Opposites holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Polar Opposites?
Polar Opposites stars Charles Shaughnessy, Tracy Nelson, Ken Barnett, Beth Grant and Kieren Hutchison.
When was Polar Opposites released?
Polar Opposites was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.