Fire at Sea (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Fire at Sea is a documentary film directed by Gianfranco Rosi, running about 114 minutes. “More than 17,000 people were reported to have died trying to cross the Mediterranean in the last 15 years...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Capturing life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a frontline in the European migrant crisis.
Who’s in it. Fire at Sea stars Samuele Pucillo as Himself, Mattias Cucina as Himself, Samuele Caruana as Himself and Pietro Bartolo as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fire at Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Fire at Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire at Sea tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire at Sea (2016)?
- In US, Fire at Sea is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Fire at Sea worth watching?
- Fire at Sea holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire at Sea?
- Fire at Sea stars Samuele Pucillo, Mattias Cucina, Samuele Caruana, Pietro Bartolo and Giuseppe Fragapane.
- When was Fire at Sea released?
- Fire at Sea was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.