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Trial by Fire

7.020192h 7mRMovieDramaCrime

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.

DirectorEdward Zwick
WritersGeoffrey S. Fletcher·David Grann
ProducersKathryn Dean·Marshall Herskovitz

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Edward Zwick

JOJack O'Connell
Jack O'Connell
Cameron Todd Willingham
LDLaura Dern
Laura Dern
Elizabeth Gilbert
EMEmily Meade
Emily Meade
Stacy Willingham
JPJade Pettyjohn
Jade Pettyjohn
Julie Gilbert
DBDavid Wilson Barnes
David Wilson Barnes
Reaves
JPJeff Perry
Jeff Perry
Gerald Hurst
RGRhoda Griffis
Rhoda Griffis
Darlene
BBBlair Bomar
Blair Bomar
Sandy
MIMcKinley Belcher III
McKinley Belcher III
Ponchai
CCCatherine Carlen
Catherine Carlen
Abigail
NLNoah Lomax
Noah Lomax
Andrew
WGWhitney Goin
Whitney Goin
Myrtle

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Trial by Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trial by Fire?

Trial by Fire isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Trial by Fire on Netflix?

No, Trial by Fire is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Trial by Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

Trial by Fire isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Trial by Fire for free?

Trial by Fire isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Trial by Fire based on a true story?

Yes — Trial by Fire is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).