Fire (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Fire is a drama and romance film directed by Deepa Mehta, running about 108 minutes. “Beneath the surface lies a burning secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fire stars Nandita Das as Sita, Shabana Azmi as Radha, Javed Jaffrey as Jatin and Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Ashok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $501.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Starz Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire (1997)?
- In CA, Fire is available to stream on Starz Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fire worth watching?
- Fire holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire?
- Fire stars Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi, Javed Jaffrey, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Kushal Rekhi.
- When was Fire released?
- Fire was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.