Chariots of Fire
“This is the story of two men who run, not to run, but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals... except their honor.”
In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.
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Where is Chariots of Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 English-language drama and history film directed by Hugh Hudson. The cast is led by Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Chariots of Fire was produced by Enigma Productions, Allied Stars, and 20th Century Fox and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 15, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $59 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hugh Hudson
- Writers
- Colin Welland
- Release date
- May 15, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $59 million
- Production
- Enigma Productions, Allied Stars, 20th Century Fox
Chariots of Fire cast & crew
Chariots of Fire was directed by Hugh Hudson and written by Colin Welland.
The cast features Ben Cross as Harold Abrahams, Ian Charleson as Eric Liddell, Cheryl Campbell as Jennie Liddell, Alice Krige as Sybil Gordon, Nigel Havers as Lord Andrew Lindsay, and Ian Holm as Sam Mussabini.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vangelis, cinematography is by David Watkin, and it was produced by David Puttnam and Dodi Fayed.
Is Chariots of Fire worth watching?
Chariots of Fire holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,040 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Chariots of Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chariots of Fire
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Cast of Chariots of Fire
Ben Cross
Harold Abrahams
Ian Charleson
Eric Liddell
Cheryl Campbell
Jennie Liddell
Alice Krige
Sybil Gordon
Nigel Havers
Lord Andrew Lindsay
Ian Holm
Sam Mussabini
Nicholas Farrell
Aubrey Montague
Daniel Gerroll
Henry Stallard
John Gielgud
Master of Trinity
Lindsay Anderson
Master of Caius
Nigel Davenport
Lord Birkenhead
Dennis Christopher
Charles Paddock
Chariots of Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chariots of Fire in United States?
Chariots of 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 Chariots of Fire in?
Chariots of Fire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chariots of Fire?
Chariots of Fire runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Chariots of Fire rated?
Chariots of Fire is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,040 ratings.
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