Asteroid (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, Asteroid is an action, thriller, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Bradford May, running about 120 minutes. “The End Of The World Is Just Beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
Who’s in it. Asteroid stars Michael Biehn as FEMA Director Jack Wallach, Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Lily McKee, Zachary Charles as Elliot McKee and Don Franklin as Ben Dodd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Asteroid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asteroid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asteroid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asteroid (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asteroid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asteroid worth watching?
- Asteroid holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asteroid?
- Asteroid stars Michael Biehn, Annabella Sciorra, Zachary Charles, Don Franklin and Carlos Gómez.
- When was Asteroid released?
- Asteroid was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.