Trial by Fire

2008·Movie
1h 33min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic806.8Rotten Tomatoes––

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Trial by Fire fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A firefighter is wrongly blamed for the death of her father, hours before he was due to retire from the department. Eager to prove herself to her peers, she sets out to join an elite squad of smoke jumpers who are expected to jump from aeroplanes into the heart of a blaze.
Heroism and SacrificePsychological TraumaRedemption StoryFemale EmpowermentIntense ActionContemporary DramaCompelling PerformancesMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
John Terlesky, Janice Melnyk, Greg Rousseaux
Written by:
Jeff Stephenson
Produced by:
Candice Elzinga, Lindsay MacAdam, Kirk Shaw
Composed by:
Gregory Tripi, Kyle Kenneth Batter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Trial by Fire

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Where can I stream Trial by Fire legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

Trial by 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Trial by Fire worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trial by Fire rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Trial by Fire?

1 h 33 min

Trial by Fire runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trial by Fire?

Critics80
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Trial by Fire higher (80) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Trial by Fire in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Trial by Fire?

30ARATBEBOBZCHCLCOCRDEDOECESFR+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trial by Fire in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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