Fires on the Plain
In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
Where to watch Fires on the Plain in United States
Can I watch Fires on the Plain in United States? Yes — you can stream Fires on the Plain in United States on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Darkroom, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Fires on the Plain there. Availability last verified on October 2, 2026.
Where is Fires on the Plain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Fires on the Plain
Fires on the Plain is a 1959 Japanese-language drama and war film directed by Kon Ichikawa. The cast is led by Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom.
Fires on the Plain was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on November 3, 1959, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers
- Natto Wada
- Release date
- November 3, 1959
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Fires on the Plain cast & crew
Fires on the Plain was directed by Kon Ichikawa and written by Natto Wada.
The cast features Eiji Funakoshi as Tamura, Osamu Takizawa as Yasuda, Mickey Curtis as Nagamatsu, Hikaru Hoshi as Soldier, Mantarō Ushio as Sergeant, and Masaya Tsukida as Soldier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yasushi Akutagawa, cinematography is by Setsuo Kobayashi, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Fires on the Plain worth watching?
Fires on the Plain holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 130 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Fires on the Plain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fires on the Plain
In United States, you can stream Fires on the Plain on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Darkroom, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Fires on the Plain
Eiji Funakoshi
Tamura
Osamu Takizawa
Yasuda
Mickey Curtis
Nagamatsu
Hikaru Hoshi
Soldier
Mantarō Ushio
Sergeant
Masaya Tsukida
Soldier
Koh Sugita
Soldier
Yoshihiro Hamaguchi
Officer
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Unshaven Army Doctor
Yoshio Inaba
Squad Leader
Jun Hamamura
Deranged Officer
Asao Sano
Soldier
Fires on the Plain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fires on the Plain in United States?
Fires on the Plain is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Fires on the Plain on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Fires on the Plain is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Fires on the Plain in?
Fires on the Plain is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Tagalog, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Fires on the Plain rated?
Fires on the Plain is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 130 ratings.
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