Ablaze
2019, English. Directed by Joshua Frizzell.
In November 1947 forty-one people died in a massive blaze that gutted the huge Ballantynes Department Store complex in the heart of Christchurch’s business district. This is the tragic story of New Zealand’s worst fire disaster.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Joshua FrizzellDirector
- Victoria AbbottNancy Nash
- Manon BlackmanDoreen Parsons
- Jarred BlakistonSam Newstead
- Alison BruceEdith Drake
- Janine BurchettMrs. Moft
- Brittany ClarkMary Wootton
- Serena CottonLola Crew
- James DaviesColin Lovell
- Nick DaviesBill McKibbin
- Andrew Vaughan EddeyEric Boon
- Mark MitchinsonKenneth Ballantyne
- Ryan LamppWally
Details
- Released
- 29 September 2019
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- John Banas
- Budget
- $2M
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What Ablaze is based on
Ablaze is based on a true story.
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How long is Ablaze?
Ablaze runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is Ablaze on?
Ablaze isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 2019. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ablaze?
If you liked Ablaze, try The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Miniaturist, Against the Wall.
Who directed Ablaze?
Ablaze (2019) was directed by Joshua Frizzell and stars Victoria Abbott, Manon Blackman, Jarred Blakiston.
What is Ablaze based on?
Ablaze is based on a true story.