Fire with Fire

Right now you can watch Fire with Fire on streaming — and the chemistry between the leads carries every scene. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 60 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Craig Sheffer carries the emotional throughline with real conviction. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Fire with Fire arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The chemistry between the leads is the engine that drives everything, and Fire with Fire makes sure it fires. A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law. The chemistry between Craig Sheffer and Virginia Madsen is the real engine here. Fire with Fire came out in 1986. The relationship at the centre of Fire with Fire develops at a pace that feels earned rather than rushed for plot reasons. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Romance fans and drama viewers alike will find something to love in Fire with Fire. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Craig Sheffer carries the emotional throughline with real conviction. You will have strong feelings about it by the finale.

Fire with Fire was released in 1986, directed by Duncan Gibbins. The full 103-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.