Fires on the Plain (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1959, Fires on the Plain is a drama and war film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
Who’s in it. Fires on the Plain stars Eiji Funakoshi as Tamura, Osamu Takizawa as Yasuda, Mickey Curtis as Nagamatsu and Mantarō Ushio as Sergeant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Fires on the Plain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fires on the Plain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fires on the Plain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fires on the Plain (1959)?
- In US, Fires on the Plain is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fires on the Plain worth watching?
- Fires on the Plain holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fires on the Plain?
- Fires on the Plain stars Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Mantarō Ushio and Kyū Sazanka.
- When was Fires on the Plain released?
- Fires on the Plain was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.