Slow Burn (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, Slow Burn is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Wayne Beach, running about 93 minutes. “The truth is just a trick of light.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A district attorney (Ray Liotta) is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader (LL Cool J) and is, at the same time, being manipulated by an attractive assistant district attorney (Jolene Blalock) and a cryptic stranger.
Who’s in it. Slow Burn stars Ray Liotta as Ford Cole, LL Cool J as Luther Pinks, Mekhi Phifer as Isaac Duperde and Jolene Blalock as Nora Timmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Slow Burn has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slow Burn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slow Burn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slow Burn (2005)?
- In US, Slow Burn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slow Burn worth watching?
- Slow Burn holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slow Burn?
- Slow Burn stars Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, Mekhi Phifer, Jolene Blalock and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
- When was Slow Burn released?
- Slow Burn was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.