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Fire in the Sky

Play trailer 1:07 Poster for Fire in the Sky PG-13 1993 1h 47m Drama Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1975, a group of five men are driving home after working in a forest when they see a mysterious light. Intrigued, Travis Walton (D.B. Sweeney) leaves the truck -- only to be sucked up by a flying saucer. The other four men report the strange event, but they are skeptically interrogated by Lt. Frank Watters (James Garner), who suspects that murder is behind Walton's disappearance. When Walton reappears five days later, his story of alien abduction is met with disbelief.
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Critics Consensus

While a valiant cast brings an authentic urgency to its harrowing alien abduction saga, Fire in the Sky unravels a story that's ultimately too thin and frustratingly coy with its revelations.

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Marcus Trower Empire Magazine Jan 28
3/5
Never scratching below the surface "facts" of the story, this is too thin and unsophisticated to truly compel Go to Full Review SF Chronicle Staff San Francisco Chronicle 01/11/2023
3/4
D.B. Sweeney is persuasive as a man whose life is changed forever by an encounter with cold, unfeeling aliens. Go to Full Review Jake Cole Slant Magazine 06/23/2022
By opening in a rush of bewilderment before slowing things to a crawl, Robert Lieberman sets an unpredictable mood that sustains the film for a while. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 12
3/5
Doesn't quite work as a recollection of "true events," yet still makes for a terrifying tale of otherworldly abduction. Go to Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times Jan 28
3/5
Director Robert Lieberman wisely concentrates on the emotional impact of the event on a close-knit circle of friends and family, although the eventual revelation of the abduction is genuinely scary Go to Full Review Chris Hicks Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Jan 28
The film tells its story in deadly earnest, and that is its greatest failing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thomas N May 9 I think this film is brilliant. Not only does it feature alien abduction scenes that any child of the late ’80s and ’90s would have dreamed of after watching The X-Files, but the entire film—especially at the beginning—oozes delightful 1980s flair. It immediately evoked associations with films like The Lost Boys or the atmospheric style of Stephen King. A very cool Robert Patrick in a trucker look. Definitely one to watch in the original version. See more Jessica W Mar 23 Best alien abduction movie ever! See more Kirk D 11/28/2024 I have always loved this film. The fact that it’s based on a true story just makes it all the better. This is one of the best alien abduction films around. See more Joel H 10/29/2024 I’ve never really found alien-themed horror films to be that scary, but there’s something about Fire in the Sky that really creeps me out. It could be because I watched this movie as a teen, and it definitely made an impression. However, when I showed it to my kids, I was surprised by how the plot is mostly just a mystery-drama, and it’s not until the third act that things get frightening. But those scenes really are unworldly, with terrifying imagery and visual effects that still look believable decades after they were made. It made not be completely factual, but Fire in the Sky sticks in your mind. See more Evan M 10/23/2024 I can't believe the score isn't higher for this film. There is a severe lack of Alien Abduction Horror Films. There's thousands upon thousands of Zombie movies & Demonic Possession movies. But, trying to find a good Alien Abduction film, let alone any Alien Abduction film at all, is like trying to find a needle in a haystack... And this Alien Abduction film is the best of the best. Terrifying story, terrific acting, and the Aliens are very creepy. This is a 10/10 Horror/Sci-fi film. See more Larry L 08/19/2024 I just read another site where this was the top sci-fi movie for several decades. And now I see what Rotten Tomatoes says about it and once again I have to ask myself do they actually watch these movies. I've seen it I like it I recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Lieberman

Director

D.B. Sweeney

Travis Walton

Robert Patrick

Mike Rogers

Craig Sheffer

Allan Dallis

Peter Berg

David Whitlock

James Garner

Sheriff Frank Walters

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Synopsis In 1975, a group of five men are driving home after working in a forest when they see a mysterious light. Intrigued, Travis Walton (D.B. Sweeney) leaves the truck -- only to be sucked up by a flying saucer. The other four men report the strange event, but they are skeptically interrogated by Lt. Frank Watters (James Garner), who suspects that murder is behind Walton's disappearance. When Walton reappears five days later, his story of alien abduction is met with disbelief.
Director
Robert Lieberman
Producer
Todd Black, Joe Wizan
Screenwriter
Travis Walton, Tracy Torme
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 12, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.6M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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