Third Degree Burn (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.6

Released in 1989, Third Degree Burn is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A down-and-out private eye (Treat Williams) gets too close to the wife (Virginia Madsen) of a rich man (Richard Masur) soon found dead.
Who’s in it. Third Degree Burn stars Treat Williams as Scott Weston, Virginia Madsen as Anne Scholes, Richard Masur as Clay Reynolds and CCH Pounder as Julie Cartwright (as C.C.H. Pounder), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Third Degree Burn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Third Degree Burn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Third Degree Burn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Third Degree Burn (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Third Degree Burn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Third Degree Burn worth watching?
- Third Degree Burn holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Third Degree Burn?
- Third Degree Burn stars Treat Williams, Virginia Madsen, Richard Masur, CCH Pounder and Mary Armstrong.
- When was Third Degree Burn released?
- Third Degree Burn was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
