By Dawn's Early Light
1990, English. Directed by Jack Sholder.
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A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. The destruction sets off a race between American and Soviet politicians to prevent a nuclear holocaust. While the U.S. president feverishly works to keep the military and political machine from going into overdrive, various subordinates panic. When the president is believed to be killed in a helicopter crash, zealous advisers take over.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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By Dawn's Early Light is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 19 May 1990
- Country
- United States of America
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What By Dawn's Early Light is based on
By Dawn's Early Light is based on Trinity's Child (1983) by William Prochnau.
1983
Trinity's Child
By William Prochnau
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By Dawn's Early Light: quick answers
Is By Dawn's Early Light worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does By Dawn's Early Light have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for By Dawn's Early Light. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
By Dawn's Early Light parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
By Dawn's Early Light is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is By Dawn's Early Light on?
By Dawn's Early Light is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like By Dawn's Early Light?
If you liked By Dawn's Early Light, try Hierarchy, Desert Dawn, Dead Man's Folly.
Who directed By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light (1990) was directed by Jack Sholder and stars Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, James Earl Jones.
What is By Dawn's Early Light based on?
By Dawn's Early Light is based on Trinity's Child (1983) by William Prochnau.