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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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Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Humphrey Jennings

Phillip Wilson-Dickson

Walters (uncredited)

Dykes (uncredited)

Fred Griffiths

Johnny Daniels (uncredited)

Johnny Houghton

S.H. Jackson (uncredited)

J. Rumbold (uncredited)

Fireman Playing the Piano (uncredited)

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Fires Were Started — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fires Were Started?

Fires Were Started is streaming on OVID and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fires Were Started on Netflix?

No, Fires Were Started is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on OVID and Kanopy.

Is Fires Were Started on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fires Were Started isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Fires Were Started for free?

Fires Were Started is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.