Fires on the Plain (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, Fires on the Plain is a drama and war film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In the final days of World War II, occupying Japanese forces in the Philippines face resistance from the local population and the American offensive. The dwindling Japanese soldiers attempt to survive through the horrors of war.
Who’s in it. Fires on the Plain stars Shinya Tsukamoto as Tamura, Tatsuya Nakamura as Corporal, Lily Franky as Yasuda and Yuko Nakamura as Tamura's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fires on the Plain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (2015)?
- In US, Fires on the Plain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fires on the Plain?
- Fires on the Plain stars Shinya Tsukamoto, Tatsuya Nakamura, Lily Franky, Yuko Nakamura and Yusaku Mori.
- When was Fires on the Plain released?
- Fires on the Plain was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.