Halt and Catch Fire (2014)
Kernel Score: 87% · 549 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2014-06-01
Seasons: 4 · 40 episodes
Where to watch Halt and Catch Fire
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand
- Free with ads: Philo, The Roku Channel
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
During the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it.
Halt and Catch Fire parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Halt and Catch Fire is a TV-14 drama about tech industry rivalry with some manipulation and interpersonal conflict.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Lee Pace as Joe MacMillan
- Scoot McNairy as Gordon Clark
- Mackenzie Davis as Cameron Howe
- Kerry Bishé as Donna Clark
- Toby Huss as John 'Bos' Bosworth
Halt and Catch Fire FAQ
Is Halt and Catch Fire good?
Halt and Catch Fire has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 549 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Halt and Catch Fire?
In the US you can stream Halt and Catch Fire on Philo, AMC+ and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Philo and The Roku Channel and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Halt and Catch Fire OK for kids?
Halt and Catch Fire is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Halt and Catch Fire is a TV-14 drama about tech industry rivalry with some manipulation and interpersonal conflict.
What shows are like Halt and Catch Fire?
If you liked Halt and Catch Fire, try Landman, House of Cards, Mr. Robot and Snowfall.