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The Burning Bed

6.919841h 40mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

An abused battered wife has had enough of husband beating up on her. Everywhere she turns for help, there's not much anyone will do. After he rapes her one night, she sets the bed on fire with him in it asleep.

DirectorRobert Greenwald
ProducersJon Avnet·Steve Tisch

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 7 other countries

The Burning Bed isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Guernsey, Italy, Poland, San Marino and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Robert Greenwald

FFFarrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett
Francine Hughes
PMPaul Le Mat
Paul Le Mat
Mickey Hughes
RMRichard Masur
Richard Masur
Aryon Greydanus
GZGrace Zabriskie
Grace Zabriskie
Flossie Hughes
PMPenelope Milford
Penelope Milford
Gaby
CDChrista Denton
Christa Denton
Christy, Age 12
JCJames T. Callahan
James T. Callahan
Berlin Hughes
GGGary Grubbs
Gary Grubbs
District Attorney
DADavid Andrews
David Andrews
Wimpy Hughes
JHJames Hampton
James Hampton
Police Witness
VFVirgil Frye
Virgil Frye
Virg
DW
Dixie K. Wade
Hazel Moran

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The Burning Bed — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Burning Bed?

The Burning Bed isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United Kingdom, Guernsey and Italy and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Burning Bed on Netflix?

No, The Burning Bed is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Burning Bed on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Burning Bed isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Burning Bed for free?

The Burning Bed isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.