Catch a Fire
“The spark that ignites us, unites us.”
The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission.
Where to watch Catch a Fire in United States
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Where is Catch a Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Superfresh Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Catch a Fire
Catch a Fire is a 2006 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce. The cast is led by Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Catch a Fire was produced by Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, and StudioCanal and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on October 27, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Writers
- Shawn Slovo
- Release date
- October 27, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Working Title Films, Mirage Enterprises, StudioCanal
Catch a Fire cast & crew
Catch a Fire was directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Shawn Slovo.
The cast features Tim Robbins as Nic Vos, Derek Luke as Patrick Chamusso, Bonnie Mbuli as Precious Chamusso, Mncedisi Shabangu as Zuko September, Tumisho Masha as Obadi, and Sithembiso Khumalo as Sixpence.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Miller, cinematography is by Ron Fortunato, and it was produced by Eric Fellner and Robyn Slovo.
Is Catch a Fire worth watching?
Catch a Fire holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 144 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Catch a Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Catch a Fire
Catch a Fire isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Catch a Fire
Tim Robbins
Nic Vos
Derek Luke
Patrick Chamusso
Bonnie Mbuli
Precious Chamusso
Mncedisi Shabangu
Zuko September
Tumisho Masha
Obadi
Sithembiso Khumalo
Sixpence
Terry Pheto
Miriam
Michele Burgers
Anna Vos
Mpho Lovinga
Johnny Piliso
Jay Anstey
Katie Vos
Charlotte Savage
Marie Vos
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Mama Dorothy
Catch a Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Catch a Fire in United States?
Catch a Fire is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Catch a Fire in?
Catch a Fire is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Afrikaans, Zulu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Catch a Fire?
Catch a Fire runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Catch a Fire rated?
Catch a Fire is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 144 ratings.
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