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Prison on Fire

7.019871h 41mMovieCrimeDrama

A veteran inmate takes a newcomer under his wing as the pair confront both other violent inmates and the prison's corrupt wardens.

DirectorRingo Lam Ling-Tung
WriterNam Yin
ProducersRingo Lam Ling-Tung·Karl Maka

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Cast · Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung

TKTony Leung Ka-fai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Lo Ka Yiu
CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Chung Tin Ching
RYRoy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Officer "Scarface" Hung
WHWilliam Ho
William Ho
Micky
TWTommy Wong
Tommy Wong
Bill
VKVictor Hon Kwan
Victor Hon Kwan
Chiu Chow
TSTerrence Fok Shui-Wah
Terrence Fok Shui-Wah
Yung
FCFrankie Ng Chi-Hung
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Blind Snake
WMWong Man-Gwan
Wong Man-Gwan
Mimi
JCJoseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Billy
SFShing Fui-On
Shing Fui-On
Mad Dog
LMLeung Ming
Leung Ming
Yiu's Father

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Prison on Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prison on Fire?

Prison on Fire is streaming on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prison on Fire on Netflix?

No, Prison on Fire is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory.

Is Prison on Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

Prison on Fire isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Prison on Fire for free?

Prison on Fire is available to stream free (with ads) on Shout! Factory TV and Plex in United States.

Is there a sequel to Prison on Fire?

Yes — Prison on Fire is followed by Prison on Fire II (1991) in the Prison On Fire Collection.

Is there a prequel to Prison on Fire?

Prison on Fire is the first film in the Prison On Fire Collection.

Is Prison on Fire part of a trilogy?

No — Prison on Fire is part of the Prison On Fire Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Prison On Fire Collection?

There are 2 films in the Prison On Fire Collection: Prison on Fire (1987) and Prison on Fire II (1991).