Fire in Babylon (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Fire in Babylon is a documentary film directed by Stevan Riley, running about 83 minutes. “They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.

Who’s in it. Fire in Babylon stars Clive Lloyd as Himself, Viv Richards as Himself, Colin Croft as Himself and Jeffery Dujon as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fire in Babylon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire in Babylon page.

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