Fires Were Started (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1943, Fires Were Started is a drama and war film directed by Humphrey Jennings, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.
Who’s in it. Fires Were Started stars George Gravett, Phillip Wilson-Dickson, Fred Griffiths and Loris Rey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fires Were Started has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fires Were Started page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fires Were Started tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fires Were Started (1943)?
- In US, Fires Were Started is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fires Were Started worth watching?
- Fires Were Started holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fires Were Started?
- Fires Were Started stars George Gravett, Phillip Wilson-Dickson, Fred Griffiths, Loris Rey and Johnny Houghton.
- When was Fires Were Started released?
- Fires Were Started was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.