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1857 (Fool's Gold) was released on January 26, 1981 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.
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1857 (Fool's Gold) — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
1857 (Fool's Gold) isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.
Is 1857 (Fool's Gold) on Netflix?
No, 1857 (Fool's Gold) is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.
Is 1857 (Fool's Gold) on Amazon Prime Video?
No, 1857 (Fool's Gold) isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch 1857 (Fool's Gold) for free?
1857 (Fool's Gold) isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
What is the OTT release date for 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
1857 (Fool's Gold) hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 16, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.
Is there a sequel to 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
Yes — 1857 (Fool's Gold) is followed by Illuminated Texts (1982) in the Book of All the Dead.
Is there a prequel to 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
Yes — Trace (1980) comes before 1857 (Fool's Gold) in the Book of All the Dead.
Is 1857 (Fool's Gold) part of a trilogy?
No — 1857 (Fool's Gold) is part of the Book of All the Dead, which has 21 films.
How many movies are in the Book of All the Dead?
There are 21 films in the Book of All the Dead: Breath/Light/Birth (1975), She Is Away (1975), Permutations and Combinations (1976), Barbara is a Vision of Loveliness (1976), Look! We Have Come Through! (1978), The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1979), Sweet Love Remembered (1980), Trace (1980), 1857 (Fool's Gold) (1981), Illuminated Texts (1982), Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World, Part 1: The Dream of the Last Historian (1985), Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World, Part 2: The Sublime Calculation (1985), Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 1: The Fugitive Gods (1988), Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 2: The Lighted Clearing (1988), Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 3: The Body and the World (1988), Flesh Angels (1990), Newton and Me (1991), Azure Serene (1992), Exultations: In Light of the Great Giving (1993), Burying the Dead (Into the Light) (1993) and Et Resurrectus Est (1994).
