Flames (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1978, Flames is a comedy film directed by Adolfo Arrieta, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Barbara, a young girl, lives in an old country house with her father and her teacher. One night, she dreams that a fireman enters her room through the window. Having grown, Barbara leaves her father to travel across the world, before coming back to her childhood fantasies: one day, she calls the firemen, and locks herself with one of them in her bedroom.
Who’s in it. Flames stars Caroline Loeb as Barbara, Xavier Grandes as Le pompier, Dionys Mascolo as Le père de Barbara and Marilú Marini as La mère de Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Flames has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flames page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flames tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flames (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flames change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flames worth watching?
- Flames holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flames?
- Flames stars Caroline Loeb, Xavier Grandes, Dionys Mascolo, Marilú Marini and Pascal Greggory.
- When was Flames released?
- Flames was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.