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Fires Were Started

6.119431h 10mMovieDramaWar

British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings, filmed in documentary style showing the lives of firefighters through the Blitz in World War II.

DirectorHumphrey Jennings
WriterHumphrey Jennings
ProducerIan Dalrymple

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Humphrey Jennings

PW
Phillip Wilson-Dickson
Walters (uncredited)
GG
George Gravett
Dykes (uncredited)
FGFred Griffiths
Fred Griffiths
Johnny Daniels (uncredited)
JH
Johnny Houghton
S.H. Jackson (uncredited)
LR
Loris Rey
J. Rumbold (uncredited)
WS
William Sansom
Fireman Playing the Piano (uncredited)
TS
T.P. Smith
JB
John Barker

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Fires Were Started — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fires Were Started?

Fires Were Started isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Fires Were Started on Netflix?

No, Fires Were Started is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Fires Were Started on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fires Were Started isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Fires Were Started for free?

Fires Were Started isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.