They're Playing with Fire (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, They're Playing with Fire is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Howard Avedis, running about 96 minutes. “From his French maid, he got Private Lessons. Now his English professor is giving him a REAL education.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married college professor decides to seduce her student, whom she hired as a handyman for her yacht. The hesitant student succumbs to his buxom professor, but their romance is interrupted by her corrupt husband and a masked murderer.
Who’s in it. They're Playing with Fire stars Sybil Danning as Diane Stevens, Eric Brown as Jay Richard, Andrew Prine as Michael Stevens and Paul Clemens as Martin 'Bird' Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, They're Playing with Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They're Playing with Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of They're Playing with Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They're Playing with Fire (1984)?
- In US, They're Playing with Fire is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They're Playing with Fire worth watching?
- They're Playing with Fire holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They're Playing with Fire?
- They're Playing with Fire stars Sybil Danning, Eric Brown, Andrew Prine, Paul Clemens and K.T. Stevens.
- When was They're Playing with Fire released?
- They're Playing with Fire was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.