MegaFault (2009): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
MegaFault is a 2009 action thriller directed by David Michael Latt, starring Eriq La Salle as Charley 'Boomer' Baxter, Brittany Murphy and Miranda Schwein. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- David Michael Latt
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English - Studio
- Syfy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is MegaFault About?
The premise of MegaFault without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following massive mining detonations in West Virginia, a colossal earthquake strikes the North Atlantic, revealing a vast seismic fault stretching across the North American continent. A miner named Charley "Boomer" Baxter teams up with government seismologist Dr. Amy Lane as they struggle to prevent a growing chasm from splitting America and potentially the entire globe. They must race against time to find a solution before it's too late.
MegaFault Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- disaster film
- disaster action
- earthquake
- destruction
- cgi
- end of the world
- independent film
Where to Watch MegaFault
Stream it on Bloodstream and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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MegaFault Cast & Characters
Eriq La Salle leads the cast as Charley 'Boomer' Baxter, with Brittany Murphy as Dr. Amy Lane and Miranda Schwein as Miranda Lane. Directed by David Michael Latt; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Michael Latt
- Eriq La Salle as Charley 'Boomer' Baxter
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Brittany Murphy as Dr. Amy Lane - Miranda Schwein as Miranda Lane
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Bruce Davison as Dr. Mark Rhodes
Also Starring in MegaFault
· 29 more- Justin Hartley Dan Lane
- Paul Logan Major Boyd Grayson
- Anya Benton Radio Dispatcher
- Jack Goldenberg Sebastian
- Paul M. Walker III Doug (as Paul Melvin Walker III)
- Brad Nelson Red Cross Worker
- Jack P. Downing General Banks
- Jessica Stratton Dravinski
- Sarah Garvey Jerry Blair
- Jeff Ashcraft Major
- Trevor Collins Norman
- Gloria Long Collins Vanessa
- Mary Cunliffe Joanne Raye
- Richard 'Goose' Giesecke Glen
- Kaitlyn Makelbust Katie
- Whitney Engstrom Captain
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- Andrew Stephen Pratt Armstrong (as Andrew Pratt)
- Christine Van Vooren Mona
- Justin Stewart Aide
- Lloyd Keppy Army Truck Driver
- Henry Pacha Army Truck Driver
- Arnold Kaufman Army Truck Driver
- Diane Kauffman Red Cross Worker
- Larry McBride Army General
- Scott Keppy Army Truck Driver
- Ben Pacha Army Truck Driver
- Jim Pacha Army Truck Driver
- Richard Ralfs Army Soldier
- Trevyn Rupp Army Pilot
MegaFault Plot Summary
What happens in MegaFault from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the film, set against the backdrop of West Virginia, Charles “Boomer” Baxter is seen carefully placing explosives on mountain-top deposits. His task takes a dramatic turn when he detonates the TNT, triggering an unprecedented earthquake that causes widespread destruction across the region. The immediate aftermath of this seismic event draws the attention of government seismologist Dr. Amy Lane, who quickly arrives at the epicenter of the quake to assess the unfolding situation.
Full summary
The whole story of MegaFault, scene by scene
MegaFault Trailers & Videos
The trailer of MegaFault.
How Well Do You Know MegaFault?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What triggers the massive earthquake in MegaFault?
Cars in MegaFault
13 cars on screen, including the Dodge M-37 and the 1994 Dodge Ram.
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AM General M-109 Minor role
MegaFault Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Мегапровал” and “Secousse sismique”.
- Also known as
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- Мегапровал
- Secousse sismique
- Menace sismique
- MegaFault - La terra trema
- Final Day – Das Ende der Welt
- Мегаразлом
- ディープ・コア2010
- Krytyczne 24 godziny
- Magnitude Máxima
- Мегарозлом
- 地球末日
- Děsivá předpověď
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- 메가폴트
- Büyük Deprem
- มหาวิปโยควันโลกแตก
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MegaFault FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of MegaFault, each answered in a sentence.
How long is MegaFault?
MegaFault runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was MegaFault released?
MegaFault was released on November 24, 2009.
Who directed MegaFault?
MegaFault was directed by David Michael Latt.
More films by David Michael Latt Who is in the cast of MegaFault?
MegaFault stars Eriq La Salle as Charley 'Boomer' Baxter, Brittany Murphy as Dr. Amy Lane and Miranda Schwein as Miranda Lane, among 33 credited actors.
Where can I watch MegaFault?
In the US, MegaFault is streaming on Bloodstream, Fawesome and fuboTV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does MegaFault have a post-credit scene?
No. MegaFault has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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