Trial by Fire (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2008, Trial by Fire is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by John Terlesky, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A firefighter is wrongly blamed for the death of her father, hours before he was due to retire from the department. Eager to prove herself to her peers, she sets out to join an elite squad of smoke jumpers who are expected to jump from aeroplanes into the heart of a blaze.

Who’s in it. Trial by Fire stars Brooke Burns as Kristin, Rick Ravanello as Ray Kulhanek, Winston Rekert as Hank and Wanda Cannon as Barbara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Trial by Fire has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trial by Fire page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trial by 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 Trial by Fire (2008)?
In CA, Trial by Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Trial by Fire worth watching?
Trial by Fire holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Trial by Fire?
Trial by Fire stars Brooke Burns, Rick Ravanello, Winston Rekert, Wanda Cannon and Erin Karpluk.
When was Trial by Fire released?
Trial by Fire was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.