Spontaneous Combustion (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1990, Spontaneous Combustion is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 97 minutes. “The Cleanest Kill on Earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man finds out that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before he was born, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him.
Who’s in it. Spontaneous Combustion stars Brad Dourif as Sam, Cynthia Bain as Lisa Wilcox, Jon Cypher as Dr. Marsh and André de Toth as Vandenmeer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Spontaneous Combustion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spontaneous Combustion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spontaneous Combustion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spontaneous Combustion (1990)?
- In US, Spontaneous Combustion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spontaneous Combustion worth watching?
- Spontaneous Combustion holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spontaneous Combustion?
- Spontaneous Combustion stars Brad Dourif, Cynthia Bain, Jon Cypher, André de Toth and John Landis.
- When was Spontaneous Combustion released?
- Spontaneous Combustion was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.