Fire Sale (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1977, Fire Sale is a comedy and family film directed by Alan Arkin, running about 88 minutes. “The Fikus Family: They're Not Roasted. They're Not Salted. They're Just Plain Nuts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Benny and his wife Ruthie are getting set to drive down to Florida, but Benny needs someone to look after his department store while he's gone. Though he doesn't think much of him, Benny hands the responsibility over to his son, Russell. While Russell doesn't get much respect from his parents, he's better off than his brother, Ezra, whom Benny has gone so far as to disown. Ezra is currently battling with his work (coach of a high school basketball team that hasn't won in ages) and his wife (who keeps nagging him that she wants to have a baby as soon as possible) at the same time.
Who’s in it. Fire Sale stars Alan Arkin as Ezra Fikus, Rob Reiner as Russel Fikus, Vincent Gardenia as Benny Fikus and Sally Marr as Jackie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Fire Sale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire Sale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire Sale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire Sale (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fire Sale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fire Sale worth watching?
- Fire Sale holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire Sale?
- Fire Sale stars Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner, Vincent Gardenia, Sally Marr and Anjanette Comer.
- When was Fire Sale released?
- Fire Sale was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.