Movie

Chariots of Fire

“This is the story of two men who run, not to run, but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals... except their honor.”

★ 6.8(1,049)19812h 3m

Drama History

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Chariots of Fire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Hugh Hudson
Release date: 1981-05-15
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $58,972,904
Budget: $5,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Enigma Productions

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About Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire is a 1981 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Hugh Hudson, starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson and Cheryl Campbell. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,049 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chariots of Fire in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.

Cast

Ben Cross

Harold Abrahams

Ian Charleson

Eric Liddell

Cheryl Campbell

Jennie Liddell

Alice Krige

Sybil Gordon

Nigel Havers

Lord Andrew Lindsay

Ian Holm

Sam Mussabini

Nicholas Farrell

Aubrey Montague

Daniel Gerroll

Henry Stallard

John Gielgud

Master of Trinity

Lindsay Anderson

Master of Caius

Nigel Davenport

Lord Birkenhead

Dennis Christopher

Charles Paddock

Themes & keywords

underdogsportsscotlandmissionaryolympic gamesjewrypatriotismmayorpralineolympian sports teamambitionbased on true storyathletics1920solympic athlete

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chariots of Fire in Italy?+

In Italy, Chariots of Fire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Chariots of Fire on Netflix?+

Chariots of Fire is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Chariots of Fire?+

Chariots of Fire has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Chariots of Fire?+

Chariots of Fire stars Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige and Nigel Havers.

When did Chariots of Fire come out?+

Chariots of Fire is a 1981 movie directed by Hugh Hudson.

What genre is Chariots of Fire?+

Chariots of Fire is Drama and History film.

Who directed Chariots of Fire?+

Chariots of Fire was directed by Hugh Hudson.