The Fire Within
Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.
Where to watch The Fire Within in United States
Criterion Channel
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Fire Within there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Fire Within streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Disney Plus, Gaumont Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About The Fire Within
The Fire Within is a 1963 French-language drama film directed by Louis Malle. The cast is led by Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Fire Within was produced by Nouvelles Éditions de Films and made in France. It was released on October 15, 1963.
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Writers
- Louis Malle
- Release date
- October 15, 1963
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
The Fire Within cast & crew
The Fire Within was directed by Louis Malle and written by Louis Malle.
The cast features Maurice Ronet as Alain Leroy, Léna Skerla as Lydia, Yvonne Clech as Mademoiselle Farnoux, Hubert Deschamps as D'Averseau, Jean-Paul Moulinot as Dr. La Barbinais, and Mona Dol as Madame La Barbinais.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ghislain Cloquet.
Is The Fire Within worth watching?
The Fire Within holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 248 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Fire Within is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fire Within
In United States, you can stream The Fire Within on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Fire Within
Maurice Ronet
Alain Leroy
Léna Skerla
Lydia
Yvonne Clech
Mademoiselle Farnoux
Hubert Deschamps
D'Averseau
Jean-Paul Moulinot
Dr. La Barbinais
Mona Dol
Madame La Barbinais
Pierre Moncorbier
Moraine
René Dupuy
Charlie (as René Dupuis)
Bernard Tiphaine
Milou
Bernard Noël
Dubourg
Ursula Vian-Kübler
Fanny
Jeanne Moreau
Eva
The Fire Within — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fire Within in United States?
The Fire Within is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Fire Within on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Fire Within is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Fire Within in?
The Fire Within is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fire Within?
The Fire Within runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Fire Within rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 248 ratings.
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