She Starts the Fire (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, She Starts the Fire is an action and comedy film directed by Lawrence Cheng, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Chingmy Yau stars in She Starts The Fire, a fish-out-of-water comedy where the fish can set people on fire! Wendy (Chingmy Yau) arrives in Hong Kong to stay with her aunt Big Beer (Deannie Ip), who shares a space with her landlord Charles (Lawrence Cheng, who also directed). There’s just one problem: Wendy can set things on fire with her mind. Her pyrokinetic powers are applied simultaneously with some bad luck, so the victim usually gets a double whammy of misfortune and charred flesh.
Who’s in it. She Starts the Fire stars Chingmy Yau as Wendy, Lawrence Cheng as Charles Siu, Deanie Ip as Big Beer and Carol Cheng as Tracey Sui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, She Starts the Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She Starts the Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of She Starts the 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 She Starts the Fire (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for She Starts the Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is She Starts the Fire worth watching?
- She Starts the Fire holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in She Starts the Fire?
- She Starts the Fire stars Chingmy Yau, Lawrence Cheng, Deanie Ip, Carol Cheng and Paul Chu Kong.
- When was She Starts the Fire released?
- She Starts the Fire was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.