The Fires(2025)
Eldarnir
The Fires Synopsis
Top volcanologist Anna Arnardóttir faces two disasters at once: a volcanic eruption that threatens the safety of the capital city and a love affair that could destroy her marriage.
The Fires (2025) is a thriller film directed by Ugla Hauksdóttir, released on September 11, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir, Pilou Asbæk, Joi Johannsson and Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Ugla Hauksdóttir
- Writers:
- Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, Ugla Hauksdóttir, Markus Englmair
- Producers:
- Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Grímar Jónsson
- Cinematographer:
- Ollie Downey
- Composer:
- Herdís Stefánsdóttir
- Production:
- Madants, Netop Films, Bankside Films
- Status:
- Released
The Fires Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir
as Anna Arnardóttir
Pilou Asbæk
as Thomas
Joi Johannsson
as Kristinn
- Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir
Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir
as Salka
María Heba Þorkelsdóttir
as Ebba
Thor Tulinius
as Jóhannes
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
as Ragnar
- Guðmundur Ólafsson
Guðmundur Ólafsson
as Eiríkur
Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir
as Sigríður
Almar Blær Sigurjonsson
as Úlfar
Jörundur Ragnarsson
as Stefán
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
as Örn
Key crew
Directed by Ugla Hauksdóttir, written by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, Ugla Hauksdóttir and Markus Englmair, produced by Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska and Grímar Jónsson.
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The Fires Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Fires – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fires online?
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The Fires (2025) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fires?
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The main cast of The Fires (2025) includes Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir, Pilou Asbæk, Joi Johannsson, Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir and María Heba Þorkelsdóttir. The film was directed by Ugla Hauksdóttir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fires released?
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The Fires was released on September 11, 2025 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Fires worth watching?
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The Fires (2025) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.