Trial by Fire(2019)
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Trial by Fire Synopsis
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
Trial by Fire (2019) is a drama and crime film directed by Edward Zwick, released on May 17, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade and Jade Pettyjohn. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 281 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Zwick
- Writers:
- Geoffrey S. Fletcher, David Grann
- Producers:
- Kipp Nelson, Alex Soros, Allyn Stewart
- Cinematographer:
- John Guleserian
- Composer:
- Henry Jackman
- Production:
- Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
- Revenue:
- $130,000
- Status:
- Released
Trial by Fire (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Trial by Fire before you stream it.
Trial by Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack O'Connell
as Cameron Todd Willingham
Laura Dern
as Elizabeth Gilbert
Emily Meade
as Stacy Willingham
Jade Pettyjohn
as Julie Gilbert
Rhoda Griffis
as Darlene
Blair Bomar
as Sandy
McKinley Belcher III
as Ponchai
Catherine Carlen
as Abigail
Noah Lomax
as Andrew
Whitney Goin
as Myrtle
Anthony Reynolds
as Fogg
- Blake Lewis
Blake Lewis
as Johnny Webb
Key crew
Directed by Edward Zwick, written by Geoffrey S. Fletcher and David Grann, produced by Kipp Nelson, Alex Soros and Allyn Stewart.
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Trial by Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 281 ratings.
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Trial by Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trial by Fire online?
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Trial by Fire (2019) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Trial by Fire?
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The main cast of Trial by Fire (2019) includes Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn and Rhoda Griffis. The film was directed by Edward Zwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trial by Fire released?
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Trial by Fire was released on May 17, 2019 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Trial by Fire worth watching?
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Trial by Fire (2019) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 281 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Trial by Fire?
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Yes. The official Trial by Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.