Salt and Fire (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2016, Salt and Fire is a thriller and drama film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 98 minutes. “Sometimes redemption is out of reach” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist blames the head of a large company for an ecological disaster in South America. But when a volcano begins to show signs of erupting, they must unite to avoid a disaster.
Who’s in it. Salt and Fire stars Veronica Ferres as Laura Sommerfeld, Michael Shannon as Matt Riley, Gael García Bernal as Dr. Fabio Cavani and Volker Michalowski as Dr. Arnold Meier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Salt and Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel 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 Salt and Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salt and Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salt and Fire (2016)?
- In US, Salt and Fire is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, 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 Salt and Fire worth watching?
- Salt and Fire holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Salt and Fire?
- Salt and Fire stars Veronica Ferres, Michael Shannon, Gael García Bernal, Volker Michalowski and Lawrence Krauss.
- When was Salt and Fire released?
- Salt and Fire was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.