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Trial by Fire

7.020192h 7m15MovieDramaCrime

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
ProducersKathryn Dean·Alex Soros

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by 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
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
ARAnthony Reynolds
Anthony Reynolds
Fogg
BL
Blake Lewis
Johnny Webb

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Trial by Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trial by Fire?

Trial by Fire isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Trial by Fire on Netflix?

No, Trial by Fire is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Trial by Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Trial by Fire for free?

Trial by Fire isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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).