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The Fire Next Time

Play trailer The Fire Next Time TV-PG,  1993,  3h 10m,  Drama/ Sci-Fi/ Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 2017, global warming has ravaged the planet. When a hurricane destroys his small Louisiana town, fisherman Drew Morgan (Craig T. Nelson) and his family head for rural New York, which has not yet been seriously affected by the changing climate. The family experiences many difficulties during their journey, as Drew's father, Frank (Richard Farnsworth), has a stroke, and his daughter, Linnie (Ashley Jones) and son, Paul (Justin Whalin) are both tempted to join militant organizations.

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Tony Scott Variety Feb 16, 2018
With an authoritative Craig T. Nelson as the father, The Fire Next Time may be a downer but could burn up the ratings. Go to Full Review
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Tom McLoughlin

Director

Craig T. Nelson

Drew Morgan

Bonnie Bedelia

Suzanne Morgan

Richard Farnsworth

Frank Morgan

Jürgen Prochnow

Larry Richter

Justin Whalin

Paul Morgan

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 2017, global warming has ravaged the planet. When a hurricane destroys his small Louisiana town, fisherman Drew Morgan (Craig T. Nelson) and his family head for rural New York, which has not yet been seriously affected by the changing climate. The family experiences many difficulties during their journey, as Drew's father, Frank (Richard Farnsworth), has a stroke, and his daughter, Linnie (Ashley Jones) and son, Paul (Justin Whalin) are both tempted to join militant organizations.
Director
Tom McLoughlin
Rating
TV-PG (D|V|L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Dec 24, 1997
Runtime
3h 10m
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