The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Name: The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1961-01-01
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe, Bernard Braden

1961| 1h 39m| IMDb 7.1

The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) is currently streaming in the UK on BFI Player. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama Science Fiction

When two nations test a nuclear weapon simultaneously, the Earth's axis is jolted out of alignment, causing changes in global weather patterns.

Director: Val Guest

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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

The Day the Earth Caught Fire

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