---
title: "Ablaze"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ablaze-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 111851
imdb_id: "tt0217979"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "R"
---

# Ablaze (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ablaze-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ablaze is an action, thriller, and drama film released in the United States on July 16, 2002. The production is classified as a disaster film and falls under the genres of action, thriller, and drama, running for one hour and thirty minutes with a rating of R. The narrative centers on the owner of a gigantic oil refinery who makes the decision to burn the facility down for insurance purposes. This action goes awry, resulting in the creation of a giant fireball that ultimately endangers the lives of the residents in a nearby small town. The film features a central premise built around the man-made disaster at the industrial site and the subsequent peril faced by the community. Based on the provided records, the movie explores the dangerous consequences of the refinery fire, creating a tense situation for the people living in the path of the massive flames and the destructive hazard unleashed by the refinery owner's fraudulent scheme.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim Wynorski
- **Networks / Studios**: Phoenician Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Bradley** as *Jack Thomas*
- **Tom Arnold** as *Wendell Mays*
- **Ice-T** as *Albert Denning*
- **Amanda Pays** as *Jennifer Lewis*
- **Cathy Lee Crosby** as *Elizabeth Sherman*
- **Pat Harrington Jr.** as *Stuart Ridgley*
- **Edward Albert** as *Mayor Phillips*
- **Michael Dudikoff** as *Daniels*
- **Mary Jo Catlett** as *Nurse Winslow*
- **Hayley Sanchez** as *Child Held on Lap*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ablaze online?
Ablaze is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ablaze worth watching?
Ablaze holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ablaze and when was it released?
Ablaze is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ablaze?
Ablaze was directed by Jim Wynorski.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ablaze — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/111851)
- [Ablaze (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/111851-ablaze/cast)
- [Ablaze (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217979/fullcredits/cast)
- [Red Dragon (2002 film)](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [Ablaze (2001 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ablaze_(2001_film))

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