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Quest for Fire

1981·Movie
1h 40min·R
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic797.4Rotten Tomatoes88%75%
IMDb7.3Metacritic797.4Rotten Tomatoes88%75%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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A Science Fantasy Adventure

In the prehistoric world, a Cro-Magnon tribe depends on an ever-burning source of fire, which eventually extinguishes. Lacking the knowledge to start a new fire, the tribe sends three warriors on a quest for more. With the tribe's future at stake, the warriors make their way across a treacherous landscape full of hostile tribes and monstrous beasts. On their journey, they encounter Ika, a woman who has the knowledge they seek.
Prehistoric SurvivalAnthropological ExplorationPrimal Human StruggleQuest for FireEarly Human CultureVisceral & ImmersiveEvolution of CommunicationBrutal Naturalism

Crew

Directed by:
Jean-Jacques Annaud, David Bracknell, Joanne T. Harwood
Written by:
Gérard Brach
Produced by:
Ellen Chenoweth, Denis Héroux, John Kemeny
Composed by:
Philippe Sarde, Don White, Don White

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Quest for Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quest for Fire legally?

PrimeHooplaArtiflix

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

Is Quest for Fire worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Quest for Fire rated?

RViolenceNudity

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

How long is Quest for Fire?

1 h 40 min

Quest for Fire runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Quest for Fire based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Quest for Fire?

Critics84
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Quest for Fire higher (84) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Quest for Fire a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$55 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Quest for Fire in?

Frenchxx

It was made in French, with some xx. Produced in Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch Quest for Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Quest for Fire in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Quest for Fire use?

Decomposite CharacterSlurpasaurDeliberate Values DissonanceSetting UpdateThe Smurfette PrincipleMammoths Mean Ice AgeMs. FanserviceFantasy Kitchen SinkKeetPromoted to Love InterestAttempted RapeNational Geographic Nudityand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Quest for Fire, including Decomposite Character, Slurpasaur, Deliberate Values Dissonance.