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Prairie Fire

197730mMovieDocumentary

The first segment of what would eventually be the Prairie Trilogy, about veteran North Dakota poet and socialist organizer Henry Martinson, who fought against economic exploitation. Martinson recounts the 1916 birth of the Socialist…

DirectorsRob Nilsson·John Hanson

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rob Nilsson

Henry Martinson

Narrator (voice)

Eugene Corr

Self - Speaker (voice) (as Gene Corr)

Self - Speaker (voice)

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Prairie Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prairie Fire?

Prairie Fire is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prairie Fire on Netflix?

No, Prairie Fire is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Prairie Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prairie Fire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Prairie Fire for free?

Prairie Fire is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.