Prison on Fire (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1987, Prison on Fire is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ringo Lam, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin Ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu's mentor, is forced to confront his comrade's enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.
Who’s in it. Prison on Fire stars Chow Yun-fat as 41671 / Chung Tin Ching, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Lo Ka Yiu, Roy Cheung as Officer "Scarface" Hung and William Ho Ka-Kui as Micky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Prison on Fire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon 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 Prison on Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison on Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison on Fire (1987)?
- In US, Prison on Fire is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon 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 Prison on Fire worth watching?
- Prison on Fire holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prison on Fire?
- Prison on Fire stars Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Roy Cheung, William Ho Ka-Kui and Tommy Wong Kwong-Leung.
- When was Prison on Fire released?
- Prison on Fire was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.