

Warning Sign
“Modern man. Science has given him the ultimate power to create new forms of life. But with that power comes overwhelming responsibility...and danger.”
An accident occurs in an ultra-secret government biological weapons laboratory spreading a sinister bacteria.
Where to watch Warning Sign in United States
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Where is Warning Sign streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Warning Sign
Warning Sign is a 1985 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Hal Barwood. The cast is led by Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, Yaphet Kotto. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Warning Sign was produced by 20th Century Fox and SLM Production Group and made in United States of America. It was released on August 23, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hal Barwood
- Writers
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
- Release date
- August 23, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, SLM Production Group
Warning Sign cast & crew
Warning Sign was directed by Hal Barwood and written by Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins.
The cast features Sam Waterston as Cal Morse, Kathleen Quinlan as Joanie Morse, Yaphet Kotto as Major Connolly, Jeffrey DeMunn as Dr. Dan Fairchild, Richard Dysart as Dr. Nielsen, and G.W. Bailey as Tom Schmidt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Safan, cinematography is by Dean Cundey, and it was produced by Hal Barwood and Jim Bloom.
Is Warning Sign worth watching?
Warning Sign holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 77 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, Warning Sign is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Warning Sign
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Cast of Warning Sign

Sam Waterston
Cal Morse

Kathleen Quinlan
Joanie Morse

Yaphet Kotto
Major Connolly

Jeffrey DeMunn
Dr. Dan Fairchild

Richard Dysart
Dr. Nielsen

G.W. Bailey
Tom Schmidt

Jerry Hardin
Vic Flint

Rick Rossovich
Bob
Cynthia Carle
Dana

Scott Paulin
Captain Walston

Kavi Raz
Dr. Ramesh Kapoor

Keith Szarabajka
Tippett
Warning Sign — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Warning Sign in United States?
Warning Sign is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Warning Sign in?
Warning Sign is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Warning Sign?
Warning Sign runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Warning Sign rated?
Warning Sign is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 77 ratings.











