Movie

Firelight

“Passion has no limits.”

★ 6.7(75)19981h 43m

Firelight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Firelight

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Good to know

Director: William Nicholson
Release date: 1998-05-27
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Wind Dancer Productions

Firelight — trailer

About Firelight

Firelight is a 1998 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by William Nicholson, starring Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane and Dominique Belcourt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 75 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Firelight in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The father of the girl, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.

Cast

Sophie Marceau

Elisabeth Laurier

Stephen Dillane

Charles Godwin

Dominique Belcourt

Louisa Godwin

Kevin Anderson

John Taylor

Joss Ackland

Lord Clare

Lia Williams

Constance

Sally Dexter

Molly Holland

Emma Amos

Ellen

Maggie McCarthy

Mrs. Jago

Wolf Kahler

Sussman

Annabel Giles

Amy Godwin

John Flanagan

Robert Ames

Themes & keywords

englandestategoverness19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Firelight in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Firelight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Firelight on Netflix?+

Firelight is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Firelight?+

Firelight has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Firelight?+

Firelight stars Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt, Kevin Anderson and Joss Ackland.

When did Firelight come out?+

Firelight is a 1998 movie directed by William Nicholson.

What genre is Firelight?+

Firelight is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Firelight?+

Firelight was directed by William Nicholson.