Fires on the Plain
1959, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Fires on the Plain
Fires on the Plain is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 3 November 1959
- Original title
- 野火
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Natto Wada
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What Fires on the Plain is based on
Fires on the Plain is based on Fires on the Plain (1951) by Shōhei Ōoka, published by Tokyo Sogensha.
1951
Fires on the Plain
By Shōhei Ōoka
Published by Tokyo Sogensha
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Fires on the Plain: quick answers
Is Fires on the Plain worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Fires on the Plain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fires on the Plain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fires on the Plain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fires on the Plain is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fires on the Plain on?
Fires on the Plain is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fires on the Plain?
If you liked Fires on the Plain, try Flags of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, King Rat.
Who directed Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain (1959) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis.
What is Fires on the Plain based on?
Fires on the Plain is based on Fires on the Plain (1951) by Shōhei Ōoka, published by Tokyo Sogensha.