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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
ProducersEdward Zwick·Kathryn Dean

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 73 other countries

Trial by Fire isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Albania, Angola, Argentina, Australia and 69 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Albania, Angola and Argentina and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Trial by Fire on Netflix?

No, Trial by Fire is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Trial by Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Trial by Fire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Trial by Fire for free?

Trial by Fire isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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).