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Open Fire

7.319941h 45mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

Based on real events from 1983; DC Peter Finch is awarded a medal for the courage he showed in arresting a dangerous criminal. Meanwhile transvestite David Martin is released once again from prison - he's provocative and aggressive and, …

DirectorPaul Greengrass
WriterPaul Greengrass
ProducersSimon Shaps·Jeff Pope

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Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelShout! Factory Amazon ChannelFawesomeFawesome
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Greengrass

RGRupert Graves
Rupert Graves
David Martin
KHKate Hardie
Kate Hardie
Sue Stephens
DHDouglas Hodge
Douglas Hodge
DC Peter Finch
JCJim Carter
Jim Carter
DCS Young
CMColin McCormack
Colin McCormack
DCS Naylor
SISuzy Eddie Izzard
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Rich
GPGwyneth Powell
Gwyneth Powell
Gloria Martin
TB
Trevor Byfield
Mr Martin
SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Stephen Waldorf
ST
Susan Tordoff
Susan Finch
JT
Joe Tucker
DS Johnson
DODavid O'Hara
David O'Hara
Armed Robber

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Open Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Open Fire?

Open Fire is streaming on Shout! Factory and Fawesome in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Open Fire on Netflix?

No, Open Fire is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Fawesome.

Is Open Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Open Fire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Shout! Factory and Fawesome instead.

Where can I watch Open Fire for free?

Open Fire is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome in United States.

Is Open Fire based on a true story?

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