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Trial by Fire

2019·Movie·R·127 min·7.0(275)

Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.

The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.

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Where to watch Trial by Fire in United States

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Where is Trial by Fire streaming around the world?

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About Trial by Fire

Trial by Fire is a 2019 English-language drama and crime film directed by Edward Zwick. The cast is led by Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Trial by Fire was produced by Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, and The Domain Group and made in United States of America. It was released on May 17, 2019, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Edward Zwick
Writers
Geoffrey S. Fletcher
Release date
May 17, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$0 million
Production
Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
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Trial by Fire cast & crew

Trial by Fire was directed by Edward Zwick and written by Geoffrey S. Fletcher.

The cast features Jack O'Connell as Cameron Todd Willingham, Laura Dern as Elizabeth Gilbert, Emily Meade as Stacy Willingham, Jade Pettyjohn as Julie Gilbert, Rhoda Griffis as Darlene, and Blair Bomar as Sandy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Jackman, cinematography is by John Guleserian, and it was produced by Edward Zwick and Kathryn Dean.

Is Trial by Fire worth watching?

Trial by Fire holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 275 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Trial by Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Trial by Fire

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Cast of Trial by Fire

Jack O'Connell

Jack O'Connell

Cameron Todd Willingham

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Elizabeth Gilbert

Emily Meade

Emily Meade

Stacy Willingham

Jade Pettyjohn

Jade Pettyjohn

Julie Gilbert

Rhoda Griffis

Rhoda Griffis

Darlene

Blair Bomar

Blair Bomar

Sandy

McKinley Belcher III

McKinley Belcher III

Ponchai

Catherine Carlen

Catherine Carlen

Abigail

Noah Lomax

Noah Lomax

Andrew

Whitney Goin

Whitney Goin

Myrtle

Anthony Reynolds

Anthony Reynolds

Fogg

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Blake Lewis

Johnny Webb

Trial by Fire — FAQs

Where can I watch Trial by Fire in United States?

Trial by Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Trial by Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Trial by Fire is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Trial by Fire in?

Trial by Fire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Trial by Fire?

Trial by Fire runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is Trial by Fire rated?

Trial by Fire is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 275 ratings.

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