Is Catch a Fire scary?

MyCinema has not rated Catch a Fire for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Catch a Fire in the US?

Catch a Fire can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Catch a Fire?

Catch a Fire runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Is Catch a Fire suitable for kids?

Catch a Fire is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20061h 41mAction / Drama / Thriller

Catch a Fire

Name: Catch a Fire
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2006-10-27
Duration: 101 min

The spark that ignites us, unites us.

The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Catch a Fire at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, drama, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 155 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Catch a Fire tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 41m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 155 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Catch a Fire

Is Catch a Fire scary?: MyCinema has not rated Catch a Fire for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Catch a Fire in the US?: Catch a Fire can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Catch a Fire?: Catch a Fire runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is Catch a Fire suitable for kids?: Catch a Fire is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.