Fire with Fire (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Fire with Fire is a drama and romance film directed by Duncan Gibbins, running about 103 minutes. “Two lovers. One chance. No time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman from a Catholic school and a young man from a nearby prison camp fall in love and run away together to escape the law, the church and their parents.
Who’s in it. Fire with Fire stars Craig Sheffer as Joe Fisk, Virginia Madsen as Lisa Taylor, Jon Polito as Boss Duchard and J.J. Cohen as Mapmaker (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fire with Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Fire with Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire with Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire with Fire (1986)?
- In US, Fire with 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 Fire with Fire worth watching?
- Fire with Fire holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire with Fire?
- Fire with Fire stars Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen, Jon Polito, J.J. Cohen and Kate Reid.
- When was Fire with Fire released?
- Fire with Fire was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.