A Fire in the Sky (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, A Fire in the Sky is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 150 minutes. “The countdown to annihilation has begun... And nothing on earth can stop it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Astronomers discover a comet that they believe will crash into Phoenix, Arizona. They attempt to warn officials, but without 100% certainty, the governor of Arizona is reticent to cause a panic. Even after a television news reporter discovers the truth and threatens to go live with it, the response is understated enough to doom some residents of Phoenix to certain death.
Who’s in it. A Fire in the Sky stars Richard Crenna as Jason Voight, Elizabeth Ashley as Sharon Allan, David Dukes as David Allan and Joanna Miles as Jennifer Dreiser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Fire in the Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fire in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fire in the Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fire in the Sky (1978)?
- In US, A Fire in the Sky is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Fire in the Sky worth watching?
- A Fire in the Sky holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Fire in the Sky?
- A Fire in the Sky stars Richard Crenna, Elizabeth Ashley, David Dukes, Joanna Miles and Lloyd Bochner.