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Fire

1997Movie1 h 48 min

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic647.6
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic647.6

Summary

In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

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Directed by
Deepa Mehta
Written by
Deepa Mehta
Produced by
Deepa Mehta, Bobby Bedi
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

August 22, 1997 · 1 h 48 min · Sexual Content

Released
August 22, 1997
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hindi
Made in
Canada, India
Box office
$501,533
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Fire?"

Questions about Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fire?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Fire is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Fire worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is there a sequel to Fire?

  1. Fire (1997)
  2. Earth (1998)
  3. Water (2005)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by Earth (1998).

Is Fire good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Fire plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.