Weeds on Fire (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Weeds on Fire is a drama and history film directed by Chan Chi-Fat, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the true story of Hong Kong’s first teenage baseball team. In the 1980s, two childhood friends join the Shatin Martins, a Band 3 school baseball team managed by the school principal. From these humble beginnings, the boys experience camaraderie, fall in love and make fateful decisions that resonate throughout their lives amid a changing Hong Kong and its sporting world.
Who’s in it. Weeds on Fire stars Liu Kai-Chi as Principal Lo Kwong Fai, Sham Ka-Ki as Chan Keung, Lam Yiu-Sing as Tse Chi-Lung and Tony Wu as Fan Chun-Wai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Weeds on Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weeds on Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weeds on Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weeds on Fire (2016)?
- In US, Weeds on Fire is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Weeds on Fire worth watching?
- Weeds on Fire holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weeds on Fire?
- Weeds on Fire stars Liu Kai-Chi, Sham Ka-Ki, Lam Yiu-Sing, Tony Wu and Poon Chan-Leung.
- When was Weeds on Fire released?
- Weeds on Fire was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.