Trial by Fire (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, Trial by Fire is a drama and crime film directed by Edward Zwick, running about 127 minutes. “Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
Who’s in it. Trial by Fire stars Jack O'Connell as Cameron Todd Willingham, Laura Dern as Elizabeth Gilbert, Emily Meade as Stacy Willingham and Jade Pettyjohn as Julie Gilbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Trial by Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $130K 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 Trial by Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trial by Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trial by Fire (2019)?
- In US, Trial by 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 Trial by Fire worth watching?
- Trial by Fire holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trial by Fire?
- Trial by Fire stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn and Rhoda Griffis.
- When was Trial by Fire released?
- Trial by Fire was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.