The Fire That Burns (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, The Fire That Burns is a drama film directed by Christophe Malavoy, running about 91 minutes. “Some kids should be left the hell alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two boys in their early teens in a strictly-run pre-WWII Catholic School form a firm friendship which is troubled by an abbot who is obsessed with the younger of the students.
Who’s in it. The Fire That Burns stars Christophe Malavoy as L'abbé de Pradts, Michel Aumont as Le père supérieur, Naël Marandin as Sevrais and Clément Van Den Bergh as Souplier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fire That Burns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fire That Burns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fire That Burns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fire That Burns (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fire That Burns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fire That Burns worth watching?
- The Fire That Burns holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fire That Burns?
- The Fire That Burns stars Christophe Malavoy, Michel Aumont, Naël Marandin, Clément Van Den Bergh and Pierre-Arnaud Juin.
- When was The Fire That Burns released?
- The Fire That Burns was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.