The Substance of Fire
“Doing What Is Right... Could Cost Him Everything.”
The Substance of Fire is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.
Where to watch The Substance of Fire
🇮🇹 Italy
Good to know
- Director
- Daniel J. Sullivan
- Release date
- 1996-09-11
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Miramax
The Substance of Fire — trailer
About The Substance of Fire
The Substance of Fire is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Daniel J. Sullivan, starring Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton and Ron Rifkin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Substance of Fire in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Substance of Fire in Italy?+
In Italy, The Substance of Fire is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Substance of Fire on Netflix?+
The Substance of Fire is not on Netflix in Italy right now.
How long is The Substance of Fire?+
The Substance of Fire has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in The Substance of Fire?+
The Substance of Fire stars Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Hutton, Ron Rifkin, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Grant.
When did The Substance of Fire come out?+
The Substance of Fire is a 1996 movie directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.
What genre is The Substance of Fire?+
The Substance of Fire is Drama film.
Who directed The Substance of Fire?+
The Substance of Fire was directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.
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