The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1962)Stream and Watch Online

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Released March 14th, 1962, 'The Day the Earth Caught Fire' stars Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 132 knowledgeable users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Day the Earth Caught Fire' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple iTunes, Amazon Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Criterion Channel .