Movie

Fire with Fire

“Two lovers. One chance. No time.”

★ 6.2(59)19861h 43m

Fire with Fire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Fire with Fire

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Duncan Gibbins
Release date: 1986-05-09
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $4,636,869
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Fire with Fire — trailer

About Fire with Fire

Fire with Fire is a 1986 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Duncan Gibbins, starring Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen and Jon Polito. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fire with Fire in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Craig Sheffer

Joe Fisk

Virginia Madsen

Lisa Taylor

Jon Polito

Boss Duchard

J.J. Cohen

Mapmaker (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen)

Kate Reid

Sister Victoria

Jean Smart

Sister Maria

Kari Wührer

Gloria

D. B. Sweeney

Baxter

Ann Savage

Sister Harriet

William G. Schilling

Watley

David Harris

Ben

Tim Russ

Jerry

Themes & keywords

teenage love

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fire with Fire in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Fire with Fire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Fire with Fire on Netflix?+

Fire with Fire is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Fire with Fire?+

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

Who stars in Fire with Fire?+

Fire with Fire stars Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen, Jon Polito, J.J. Cohen and Kate Reid.

When did Fire with Fire come out?+

Fire with Fire is a 1986 movie directed by Duncan Gibbins.

What genre is Fire with Fire?+

Fire with Fire is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Fire with Fire?+

Fire with Fire was directed by Duncan Gibbins.