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On Fire

1987·Movie
1h 40min
70
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Joe is an arson investigator for the fire department. He has a loving and devoted wife and has two just as loving and devoted sons. Things couldn't be better for him until he learns that the department wants to retire him. He does so reluctantly. He then falls into a deep depression because, while most people look forward to retirement, he doesn't. So, his wife and children do their best to lift his spirits but all he does is push them away.
Family DramaRetirementMidlife CrisisDepressionMarital ConflictEmotional StruggleResilienceCharacter-DrivenThought-Provoking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream On Fire legally?

On Fire is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On Fire worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is On Fire?

1 h 40 min

On Fire runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is On Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On Fire?

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