Firehouse (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Firehouse is an action, drama and tv movie film directed by Alex March, running about 74 minutes. “When the fire's out... the heat is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Conflict erupts within a close-knit engine company of a big-city fire department when a black recruit and a bigoted white veteran clash during a wave of suspected arson in the ghetto. Pilot to the short-lived series that began a run in January 1974.
Who’s in it. Firehouse stars Michael Lerner as Ernie Bush, Paul Le Mat as Billy Dalzell, Andrew Duggan as Capt. Jim Parr and Val Avery as Sonny Caputo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Firehouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firehouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firehouse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firehouse (1973)?
- In US, Firehouse is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firehouse worth watching?
- Firehouse holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firehouse?
- Firehouse stars Michael Lerner, Paul Le Mat, Andrew Duggan, Val Avery and Richard Jaeckel.
- When was Firehouse released?
- Firehouse was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.