Firelight (1998)
Overview
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth Laurier agrees to bear a child of an anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth, she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later, she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The girl's father, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.
Where to watch Firelight
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Japan | — | FOD | — |
| Sweden | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Poland | — | Amazon Video | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Firelight in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Firelight about?
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth Laurier agrees to bear a child of an anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth, she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later, she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The girl's father, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa. Firelight is a Romance, Drama movie, released on 1998-05-27, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Firelight worth watching?
TMDB users rate Firelight 6.7 out of 10 from 79 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Firelight?
In the United States, Firelight is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
William Nicholson
Cast
- Sophie Marceau as Elisabeth Laurier
- Stephen Dillane as Charles Godwin
- Dominique Belcourt as Louisa Godwin
- Kevin Anderson as John Taylor
- Joss Ackland as Lord Clare
- Lia Williams as Constance
- Sally Dexter as Molly Holland
- Emma Amos as Ellen
- Maggie McCarthy as Mrs. Jago
- Wolf Kahler as Sussman
- Annabel Giles as Amy Godwin
- John Flanagan as Robert Ames
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Firelight on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.