Movie

Afire

★ 6.8(249)20231h 43m

Afire is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christian Petzold
Release date: 2023-04-20
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: German
Box office: $2,147,526
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Schramm Film

Afire — trailer

About Afire

Afire is a 2023 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Christian Petzold, starring Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer and Langston Uibel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 249 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Afire in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.

Cast

Thomas Schubert

Leon

Paula Beer

Nadja

Langston Uibel

Felix

Enno Trebs

Devid

Matthias Brandt

Helmut

Jennipher Antoni

Mrs. Roland, Cashier

Ralph Barnebeck

Police Officer

Esther Esche

Mrs. König, Hotel Manager

Mario Fürstenberg

Male Nurse

Assunta Hamm

Nurse

Markus Schweiger

Pathologist

Sven Tarnowski

Police Officer

Themes & keywords

friendshipgermanyphotographerliteraturebisexualityclimate changenorthern germanycottagewritersummerseasidenovelistbaltic sealgbtcharacter study

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Afire in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Afire on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Afire on Netflix?+

Afire is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Afire?+

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

Who stars in Afire?+

Afire stars Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel, Enno Trebs and Matthias Brandt.

When did Afire come out?+

Afire is a 2023 movie directed by Christian Petzold.

What genre is Afire?+

Afire is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed Afire?+

Afire was directed by Christian Petzold.