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Fire with Fire

2012·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes7%36%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloThe RokuThe CWHoopla

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What's your score?

Your score

Fire with Fire fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Revenge has its own set of rules.

A fireman takes an unexpected course of action when a man whom he's been ordered to testify against—after being held up at a local convenience store—threatens him.
Action ThrillerCrime DramaRevenge StoryGritty RealismHigh-OctaneExplosive ActionMoral DilemmaUndercover OperationCat and Mouse Game

Crew

Directed by:
David Barrett, Sandy Parker
Written by:
Tom O'Connor, Lowell Cauffiel
Produced by:
50 Cent, Randall Emmett, George Furla
Composed by:
Trevor Morris, David Kitchens, David Barber

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fire with Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fire with Fire legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuThe CWHooplaStarzPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Fire with Fire is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fire with Fire worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fire with Fire rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Fire with Fire?

1 h 37 min

Fire with Fire runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fire with Fire?

Critics7
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Fire with Fire higher (46) than critics (7). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fire with Fire a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is Fire with Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fire with Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fire with Fire in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fire with Fire use?

Action GirlAmoral AttorneyAx-CrazyOff on a TechnicalityProfessional KillerMob WarFair CopPolitically Incorrect VillainDisproportionate RetributionRasputinian DeathGreater-Scope VillainMight as Well Not Be in Prison at Alland 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Fire with Fire, including Action Girl, Amoral Attorney, Ax-Crazy.