Before the Fire (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, Before the Fire is a thriller and drama film directed by Charlie Buhler, running about 92 minutes. “There's no place like home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deep in the throes of a global pandemic, up and coming TV star, Ava Boone, is forced to flee the mounting chaos in Los Angeles and return to her rural hometown. But as she struggles to acclimate to a way of life she left behind long ago, her homecoming attracts a dangerous figure from her past – threatening both her and the family that serves as her only sanctuary.
Who’s in it. Before the Fire stars Jenna Lyng Adams as Ava Boone, Jackson Davis as Kelly Rhodes, Ryan Vigilant as Max Rhodes and Charles Hubbell as Jasper Boone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Before the Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Fire (2020)?
- In US, Before the Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before the Fire worth watching?
- Before the Fire holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before the Fire?
- Before the Fire stars Jenna Lyng Adams, Jackson Davis, Ryan Vigilant, Charles Hubbell and Lisa Goodman.
- When was Before the Fire released?
- Before the Fire was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.