The Burning Bed
1984, English. Directed by Robert Greenwald.
He didn't know how to stop it... she did.
An abused battered wife has had enough of husband beating up on her. Everywhere she turns for help, there's not much anyone will do. After he rapes her one night, she sets the bed on fire with him in it asleep.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Burning Bed
The Burning Bed is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert GreenwaldDirector
- Farrah FawcettFrancine Hughes
- Paul Le MatMickey Hughes
- Richard MasurAryon Greydanus
- Grace ZabriskieFlossie Hughes
- Penelope MilfordGaby
- Christa DentonChristy, Age 12
- James T. CallahanBerlin Hughes
- Gary GrubbsDistrict Attorney
- David AndrewsWimpy Hughes
- James HamptonPolice Witness
- Virgil FryeVirg
- Dixie K. WadeHazel Moran
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1984
- Country
- United States of America
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The Burning Bed: quick answers
Is The Burning Bed worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Burning Bed?
The Burning Bed runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Burning Bed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Burning Bed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Burning Bed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Burning Bed yet.
Which OTT platform is The Burning Bed on?
The Burning Bed is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burning Bed?
If you liked The Burning Bed, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly.
Who directed The Burning Bed?
The Burning Bed (1984) was directed by Robert Greenwald and stars Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur.