Skyfire (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Skyfire is a 2019 action adventure film directed by Simon West, starring Bee Rogers as Young Meng, Jason Isaacs and Wang Xueqi. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $24.4 million worldwide. Its Echo Score is 56/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Simon West
- Original language
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Chinese
- Studio
- Base Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Skyfire About?
The premise of Skyfire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tianhuo Island is a stunning paradise, but its location within the Pacific Rim's volcanic belt makes it vulnerable. When the volcano beneath the island begins to erupt, the lives of its inhabitants become inextricably linked. They must face the eruption and the challenges it brings to this beautiful, yet precarious, environment.
Skyfire Cast & Characters
Bee Rogers leads the cast as Young Meng, with Jason Isaacs as Jack Harris and Wang Xueqi as Li Wentao. Directed by Simon West; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Simon West
- Bee Rogers as Young Meng
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Jason Isaacs as Jack Harris - Wang Xueqi as Li Wentao
- Xinmo Ma as Qianwei Wang
Also Starring in Skyfire
· 19 more- Hannah Quinlivan Li Xiaomeng
- Shawn Dou Zheng Nan
- Shi Liang Professor Jiang
- Gigi Velicitat Investor 2
- Lawrence de Stefano Wealthy Tourist
- Alice Rietveld Sue Miller
- Hou Tongjiang Grandpa
- Ryun Yu Lei Xu
- Yukee Chen Staffer 1
- Kent S. Leung Zhengnan (voice)
- Yiqing Li Shanshan
- Makena Taylor Tourist
- Owen Kwong
- Ji Lingchen Bo Teng
- Tunahan Mustafa Tunahan Bodur
- An Danwei Jiahui Dong
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- Jianmin Cui Investor 1
- Erika Huey Tan Tourist
- Yin Wang
More from Simon West
More films directed by Simon West, best-rated first: Skyfire, The General's Daughter, Con Air and The Expendables 2.
Skyfire Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 56/100, strongest in art & craft (70) and weakest in character & emotion (35).
Skyfire Echo Score Breakdown
Skyfire delivers a high‑octane disaster experience that leans heavily on spectacle while falling short in narrative depth. Critics and viewers alike note impressive visual effects and fast pacing, yet they criticize recycled plot elements and thin character development. The film’s loud, cheesy moments provide guilty‑pleasure entertainment, but its shortcomings in storytelling and acting limit broader appeal. Overall, the movie offers a mixed package of exciting set pieces tempered by uneven craftsmanship.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
In terms of art and craft, the film excels in large‑scale visual effects and set pieces, with reviewers highlighting the striking volcanic eruptions and CGI sequences. Direction and editing are competent enough to sustain continuous action, though some critics cite a hoary setup and uneven pacing. The production design supports the disaster premise, but occasional lapses in visual coherence are noted. Overall, the technical execution is solid, leaning toward the positive side.
- Character & Emotion 35
When it comes to character and emotion, Skyfire largely underdelivers. Critics describe the acting as abysmal and the humanity department as sorely lacking, while users echo frustration with flat performances and weak dialogue. A few reviewers mention occasional emotional intensity, yet these moments are outweighed by pervasive criticism of shallow characterizations. The limited depth and poor chemistry result in a low overall impression of the film’s character work.
- Story & Flow 55
The story and flow receive mixed feedback. Some viewers praise the relentless pacing and gripping, fast‑moving narrative that keeps the audience engaged. Conversely, critics label the plot as recycled, tedious, and lacking originality, pointing to predictable disaster tropes. While the rapid tempo prevents many lulls, the underlying story structure fails to offer meaningful novelty, placing the overall storytelling assessment in the middle range.
- Sensory Experience 65
Sensory experience is a relative strength, with numerous comments lauding the film’s spectacular special effects, vivid volcanic visuals, and effective sound design. Users also note satisfactory dubbing and an immersive soundscape. Some critics, however, describe portions of the effects as mediocre or uneven. Despite these occasional dips, the dominant impression is that the audiovisual elements provide an engaging, if cheesy, backdrop that enhances the disaster premise.
- Rewatch Factor 55
Rewatch factor is moderately positive. The film’s guilty‑pleasure appeal, fast‑paced action, and entertaining set pieces encourage repeat viewings for audiences seeking pure spectacle. Yet, many reviewers highlight the thin storyline and poor acting as barriers to lasting enjoyment, suggesting limited replay value for discerning viewers. The balance of enthusiasm for the thrills against the narrative flaws yields an average rewatch potential.
Skyfire Plot Summary
What happens in Skyfire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Young Meng Li, Bee Rogers, loses her mother when a sudden volcanic eruption shakes the Southeast Asian island of Ting-Hao. Years later, as an adult, Meng returns to the island to set up research equipment, drawn by curiosity and a sense of responsibility to understand the force below the surface. On the same shoreline, Jason Isaacs as Jack Harris has already built a resort, convinced that the volcano is not due to erupt for another 150 years, feeding a daredevil appetite in people who want to live on the edge. The clash between scientific purpose and tourist bravado sets the stage for the unfolding crisis.
Full summary
The whole story of Skyfire, scene by scene
Skyfire Box Office
Skyfire grossed $24.4 million worldwide. $1,105 came from the US and Canada and $24.4 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.1K
- International
- $24.4M
Skyfire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Skyfire.
How Well Do You Know Skyfire?
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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Skyfire Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Fuego En El Cielo” and “Ateş Yağmuru”.
- Also known as
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- Fuego En El Cielo
- Ateş Yağmuru
- Skyfire - Eine Insel in Flammen
- 天火
- Небесный огонь
- Céu em Chamas
- ボルケーノ・パーク
- Góra w ogniu
- Вогняне небо
- Lửa Trời
- 스카이파이어
- Égi tűz
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- Небесен огън
- Supervulkán
- Ogenj z neba
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Skyfire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Skyfire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Skyfire?
Skyfire runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Skyfire released?
Skyfire was released on December 12, 2019.
Who directed Skyfire?
Skyfire was directed by Simon West.
More films by Simon West Who is in the cast of Skyfire?
Skyfire stars Bee Rogers as Young Meng, Jason Isaacs as Jack Harris and Wang Xueqi as Li Wentao, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Skyfire make at the box office?
Skyfire grossed $24.4 million worldwide ($1,105 domestic, $24.4 million international).
Does Skyfire have a post-credit scene?
No. Skyfire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Skyfire in?
The original language of Skyfire is Chinese.
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