---
title: "Solar Attack"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/solar-attack-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 34862
imdb_id: "tt0457701"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 49
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Solar Attack (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/solar-attack-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Solar Attack, also released under the alternative title Solar Strike, is a 2006 television film classified under the action, science fiction, thriller, and disaster genres. The film was produced by CineTel Films and Lions Gate Entertainment, and directed by Paul Ziller. The main cast features Mark Dacascos, Joanne Kelly, and Louis Gossett Jr. The plot of the film follows a scenario in which the sun increases its expulsions of plasma. These solar activities threaten to ignite methane in the Earth's atmosphere, which leads to rising international tensions. At the same time, scientists race to find a solution in order to avoid a global natural disaster. The television film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and was released in the United States on December 5, 2006.

## 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, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex, Runtime | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Ziller
- **Networks / Studios**: Outrage Productions 5, S.V.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Dacascos** as *Lucas Foster*
- **Louis Gossett Jr.** as *President Ryan Gordon*
- **Joanne Kelly** as *Joanna Parks*
- **Kevin Jubinville** as *Brad Stamp*
- **Stephen McHattie** as *Admiral Lawrence*
- **Tim Post** as *Joe Aguilar*
- **Sugith Varughese** as *Patel*
- **Bill Lake** as *Captain Misha Gregorovitch*
- **Duane Murray** as *Lt. Copeland*
- **Conrad Coates** as *Colonel Alby*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Solar Attack worth watching?
Solar Attack holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 49 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Solar Attack and when was it released?
Solar Attack is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Solar Attack?
Solar Attack was directed by Paul Ziller.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Solar Attack — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34862)
- [Solar Attack (TV Movie 2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457701/fullcredits/)
- [Solar Attack - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Attack)
- [Solar Attack (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34862-solar-strike/cast)
- [Solar Attack – Der Himmel brennt – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Attack_%E2%80%93_Der_Himmel_brennt)
- [Solar Attack - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Attack)

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