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Storm of the Century

Seen it?

1999 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved WandaVision, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-14: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When a blizzard hits an isolated island town it brings with it a mysterious stranger intent on terrorizing the people for a sinister purpose.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 178K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Stephen King

  • Tim DalyConstable Mike Anderson
  • Colm FeoreAndre Linoge
  • Debrah FarentinoMolly Anderson
  • Jeffrey DeMunnTown Manager Robbie Beals
  • Julianne NicholsonKatrina Withers
  • Becky Ann BakerUrsula Godsoe
  • Spencer BreslinDonny Beals
  • Nada DespotovichSandra Beals
  • Kathleen ChalfantJoanna Stanhope
  • Steve RankinJack Carver