Fires Within (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, Fires Within is a thriller and drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong, running about 86 minutes. “Three people... Two passions... One choice...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Cuban emigre, living in Miami and involved in an affair with the American seaman who rescued her and her daughter years earlier, must face her husband after he is unexpectedly released from a Cuban prison.
Who’s in it. Fires Within stars Jimmy Smits as Nestor, Greta Scacchi as Isabel, Vincent D'Onofrio as Sam and Luis Ávalos as Victor Hernandez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Fires Within has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fires Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fires Within tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fires Within (1991)?
- In US, Fires Within is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fires Within worth watching?
- Fires Within holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fires Within?
- Fires Within stars Jimmy Smits, Greta Scacchi, Vincent D'Onofrio, Luis Ávalos and Bertila Damas.
- When was Fires Within released?
- Fires Within was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.