Fire-Eater poster
Where to stream

Fire-Eater

5.419981h 44mMovieDrama

The twin sisters Helena and Irene are born in Helsinki during World War II. A few months later their mother, Sirkka, leaves the girls in the care of their grandmother, an old communist, and runs away with a German soldier. Their life under…

DirectorPirjo Honkasalo
WriterPirkko Saisio
ProducerMarko Röhr

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Fire-Eater was released on October 30, 1998 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Pirjo Honkasalo

EH
Elina Hurme
Helena
TWTiina Weckström
Tiina Weckström
Mother
ELElena Leeve
Elena Leeve
Helena 14 Years
ESElsa Saisio
Elsa Saisio
Irene 14 Years
JVJani Volanen
Jani Volanen
Clown
VJ
Vappu Jurkka
Grandmother
JB
Jordi Borrell
Ramon
UK
Unna Kitti
Girl
SH
Sari Havukainen
Helena 8 years
IV
Inka Vogt
Irene 8 years
PRPer Ragnar
Per Ragnar
Circus Director
SPSulevi Peltola
Sulevi Peltola
Arvo

More from Elina Hurme · Lead actress

Our Father…
Our Father…
1993 · 5.0
The Last Wedding
The Last Wedding
1995 · 6.1
The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
1986 · 6.8
Punainen huone
Punainen huone
1991 · 4.4
Kiss Me in the Rain
Kiss Me in the Rain
1999 · 5.0
Apinan vuosi
Apinan vuosi
1983 · 6.2
Viimeiset rotannahat
Viimeiset rotannahat
1985 · 5.0
The Collector
The Collector
1997 · 5.7
Palava enkeli
Palava enkeli
1984 · 5.7
See all fromElina Hurme

More from Tiina Weckström · Co-star actress

Nurses
Nurses
2014 · 7.9
Helsinki Syndrome
Helsinki Syndrome
2022 · 6.8
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
2016 · 6.5
Hooked
Hooked
2015 · 7.0
My Father’s Badger
My Father’s Badger
2024
The Night Servants
The Night Servants
2019 · 6.0
Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala
Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala
2026 · 6.9
Nollatoleranssi
Nollatoleranssi
2004 · 8.0
Tell Everyone
Tell Everyone
2026 · 8.0
Bordertown: The Mural Murders
Bordertown: The Mural Murders
2021 · 6.6
See all fromTiina Weckström

More from Pirjo Honkasalo · Director

The Earth Is a Sinful Song
The Earth Is a Sinful Song
1973 · 6.7
Mysterion
Mysterion
1991 · 7.5
250 Grammes – A Radioactive Testament
250 Grammes – A Radioactive Testament
1983 · 10.0
Tanjuska and the 7 Devils
Tanjuska and the 7 Devils
1993 · 6.5
Concrete Night
Concrete Night
2013 · 5.9
Atman
Atman
1997 · 7.0
Two Forces
Two Forces
1979 · 6.8
The 3 Rooms of Melancholia
The 3 Rooms of Melancholia
2004 · 7.6
Ikäluokka
Ikäluokka
1976 · 9.0
Nine Ways to Approach Helsinki
Nine Ways to Approach Helsinki
1982 · 7.4
See all fromPirjo Honkasalo

More like this

Compartment No. 6
Compartment No. 6
2021 · 7.0
Little Siberia
Little Siberia
2025 · 6.0
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
2016 · 6.5
The Gravedigger's Wife
The Gravedigger's Wife
2021 · 6.7
The Man Without a Past
The Man Without a Past
2002 · 7.4
Ariel
Ariel
1988 · 7.1
Dogs Don't Wear Pants
Dogs Don't Wear Pants
2019 · 6.8
Fallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves
2023 · 7.1
Shadows in Paradise
Shadows in Paradise
1986 · 7.3
Calamari Union
Calamari Union
1985 · 7.0
The Other Side of Hope
The Other Side of Hope
2017 · 6.9
The Match Factory Girl
The Match Factory Girl
1990 · 7.4

Fire-Eater — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fire-Eater?

Fire-Eater isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Fire-Eater on Netflix?

No, Fire-Eater is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Fire-Eater on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fire-Eater isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Fire-Eater for free?

Fire-Eater isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Fire-Eater?

Fire-Eater hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 18, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.