Where can I watch Catch a Fire (2006)?

In US, Catch a Fire is available to 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 Catch a Fire worth watching?

Catch a Fire holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Catch a Fire?

Catch a Fire stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Henna, Mncedisi Shabangu and Tumisho Masha.

When was Catch a Fire released?

Catch a Fire was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.

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Catch a Fire (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2006, Catch a Fire is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 101 minutes. “The spark that ignites us, unites us.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission.

Who’s in it. Catch a Fire stars Tim Robbins as Nic Vos, Derek Luke as Patrick Chamusso, Bonnie Henna as Precious Chamusso and Mncedisi Shabangu as Zuko September, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Catch a Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Catch a Fire page.

If you liked it. Fans of Catch a 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Catch a Fire (2006)?: In US, Catch a Fire is available to 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 Catch a Fire worth watching?: Catch a Fire holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Catch a Fire?: Catch a Fire stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Henna, Mncedisi Shabangu and Tumisho Masha.
When was Catch a Fire released?: Catch a Fire was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.