The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Director: Val Guest
"The INCREDIBLE becomes Real! The IMPOSSIBLE becomes Fact! The UNBELIEVABLE becomes True!"
British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress... and they're right. Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices and have caused the orbit of the Earth to alter, sending it hurtling towards the sun.
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Cast
Janet Munro
Jeannie Craig
Leo McKern
Bill Maguire
Edward Judd
Peter Stenning
Michael Goodliffe
Jacko Jackson the Night Editor
Bernard Braden
Davis the News Editor
Reginald Beckwith
Harry
Gene Anderson
May
Renée Asherson
Angela
Arthur Christiansen
'Jeff' Jefferson - Editor
Austin Trevor
Sir John Kelly (uncredited)
Ian Ellis
Michael Stenning (uncredited)
Geoffrey Chater
Pat Holroyd (uncredited)
In brief
The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) is a science fiction, drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 177 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 38min. You can stream it on: Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Day the Earth Caught Fire online?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire is available on the following streaming services: Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).
What rating does The Day the Earth Caught Fire have?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 177 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Day the Earth Caught Fire from?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire was released in 1961.
