Fire on Heimaey (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Fire on Heimaey is a documentary film directed by Ósvaldur Knudsen, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Beautiful documentary by Osvaldur Knudsen about the eruption on Heimaey in the Vestmann Islands in 1973 (South of Iceland). The eruption destroyed some 30% of the town's houses and lasted for more than 5 months. Nice narration like in the old days and some nice sound(track) by Magnus Bl. Johannsson.
Who’s in it. Fire on Heimaey stars Alan Boucher as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fire on Heimaey 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 Fire on Heimaey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire on Heimaey 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 Fire on Heimaey (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fire on Heimaey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fire on Heimaey worth watching?
- Fire on Heimaey holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire on Heimaey?
- Fire on Heimaey stars Alan Boucher.
- When was Fire on Heimaey released?
- Fire on Heimaey was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.