Catch a Fire (2006)
Overview
The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission.
Where to watch Catch a Fire
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus, BATTLEZONE, Netzkino Select | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Catch a Fire in 28 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Catch a Fire about?
The true story of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and particularly the life of Patrick Chamusso, a timid foreman at Secunda CTL, the largest synthetic fuel plant in the world. Patrick is wrongly accused, imprisoned and tortured for an attempt to bomb the plant, with the injustice transforming the apolitical worker into a radicalised insurgent, who then carries out his own successful sabotage mission. Catch a Fire is a Action, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 2006-10-27, runtime 101 minutes.
Is Catch a Fire worth watching?
TMDB users rate Catch a Fire 6.3 out of 10 from 156 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Catch a Fire?
In Germany, Catch a Fire streams on Moviedome Plus, BATTLEZONE and Netzkino Select and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Phillip Noyce
Cast
- Tim Robbins as Nic Vos
- Derek Luke as Patrick Chamusso
- Bonnie Mbuli as Precious Chamusso
- Mncedisi Shabangu as Zuko September
- Tumisho Masha as Obadi
- Sithembiso Khumalo as Sixpence
- Terry Pheto as Miriam
- Michele Burgers as Anna Vos
- Mpho Lovinga as Johnny Piliso
- Jay Anstey as Katie Vos
- Charlotte Savage as Marie Vos
- Nomhlé Nkyonyeni as Mama Dorothy
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Sources
Details and the 6.3/10 rating from Catch a Fire on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.