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Breathing Fire

1991·Movie
1h 24min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Michael, a Vietnam vet with two kids, pulls off a bank heist with his gang, which includes the bank's manager. To ensure the loyalty of everyone involved, Mike makes a special set of keys, so that the hiding place for the loot can only be opened if all the members are present. The bank manager, however, gets cold feet and tries to back out, so Mike and his buddies kill him and his wife. His daughter, however, gets hold of the key and runs for help to David, one of her father's old friends who also happens to be a Vietnam vet and a former comrade of Michael's. Will David be able to protect his friend's daughter?
Action ThrillerVietnam War VetsBank HeistBetrayalMoral ConflictGritty80s-90s AestheticCrime

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Breathing Fire legally?

Breathing Fire is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breathing Fire worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breathing Fire rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Breathing Fire?

1 h 24 min

Breathing Fire runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is Breathing Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breathing Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breathing Fire in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.