Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2019, Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire is a documentary film directed by Richard Montoya, running about 85 minutes. “The intimate untold story of the legendary painter, Carlos Almaraz” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mixing archival footage with interviews, this film celebrates one of Los Angeles's most influential painters and Chicano art activists from the 1970s.
Who’s in it. Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire stars Zack De La Rocha as Self, Shepard Fairey as Self, Dolores Huerta as Self and Cheech Marin as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire 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 Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire (2019)?
- In US, Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire worth watching?
- Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire?
- Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire stars Zack De La Rocha, Shepard Fairey, Dolores Huerta, Cheech Marin and Edward James Olmos.
- When was Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire released?
- Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.