

Trial by Fire
“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.
Where to watch Trial by Fire in United States
Click a service to open Trial by Fire there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Trial by Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
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
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
In United States, you can stream Trial by Fire on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free, 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 Trial by Fire

Jack O'Connell
Cameron Todd Willingham

Laura Dern
Elizabeth Gilbert

Emily Meade
Stacy Willingham

Jade Pettyjohn
Julie Gilbert

Rhoda Griffis
Darlene

Blair Bomar
Sandy

McKinley Belcher III
Ponchai

Catherine Carlen
Abigail

Noah Lomax
Andrew

Whitney Goin
Myrtle

Anthony Reynolds
Fogg
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.











