Prison on Fire
A veteran inmate takes a newcomer under his wing as the pair confront both other violent inmates and the prison's corrupt wardens.
Where to watch Prison on Fire in United States
Criterion Channel
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Shout! Factory TV
Plex
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Prison on Fire there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Prison on Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | Amazon Video |
About Prison on Fire
Prison on Fire is a 1987 Chinese-language crime and drama film directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung. The cast is led by Tony Leung Ka-fai, Chow Yun-Fat, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV.
Prison on Fire was produced by Cinema City Company Limited and made in Hong Kong. It was released on November 13, 1987. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Writers
- Nam Yin
- Release date
- November 13, 1987
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Cinema City Company Limited
Prison on Fire cast & crew
Prison on Fire was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung and written by Nam Yin.
The cast features Tony Leung Ka-fai as Lo Ka Yiu, Chow Yun-Fat as Chung Tin Ching, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Officer "Scarface" Hung, William Ho as Micky, Tommy Wong as Bill, and Victor Hon Kwan as Chiu Chow.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lowell Lo Koon-Ting, cinematography is by Wen Yun Huang, and it was produced by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung and Karl Maka.
Is Prison on Fire worth watching?
Prison on Fire holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 106 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Prison on Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Prison on Fire
In United States, you can stream Prison on Fire on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 Prison on Fire
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Lo Ka Yiu
Chow Yun-Fat
Chung Tin Ching
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Officer "Scarface" Hung
William Ho
Micky
Tommy Wong
Bill
Victor Hon Kwan
Chiu Chow
Terrence Fok Shui-Wah
Yung
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Blind Snake
Wong Man-Gwan
Mimi
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Billy
Shing Fui-On
Mad Dog
Leung Ming
Yiu's Father
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Prison on Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Prison on Fire in United States?
Prison on Fire is streaming on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex in United States.
▸Is Prison on Fire on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Prison on Fire is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Prison on Fire in?
Prison on Fire is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Prison on Fire?
Prison on Fire runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Prison on Fire rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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