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The Day the Earth Caught Fire

TMDb6.8IMDbView on IMDb ↗1961-11-01· 98 min
Science FictionDrama

British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress... and they're right. Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices and have caused the orbit of the Earth to alter, sending it hurtling towards the sun.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Day the Earth Caught Fire” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 21 Sept 2026.

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