By the Fire (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, By the Fire is a drama film directed by Alejandro Fernández Almendras, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Daniel and Alejandra, a working class couple in their late 30s, move to the countryside near the Andes Mountains to begin the next chapter of their life together. Alejandra is ill, and Daniel looks after her, his soul mate. He scratches out a living doing farm work, while dreaming of buying his own plot of land. Over the course of a year, director Alejandro Fernández Almendras captures a life of love and frustration as Alejandra’s condition worsens, and Daniel can do nothing but keep on struggling.
Who’s in it. By the Fire stars Daniel Muñoz as Daniel, Alejandra Yañez as Alejandra, Daniel Candia as Peón and Tichi Lobos as Sussy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, By the Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Fire (2013)?
- In US, By the Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By the Fire worth watching?
- By the Fire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By the Fire?
- By the Fire stars Daniel Muñoz, Alejandra Yañez, Daniel Candia, Tichi Lobos and Clemira Aguayo.