They're Playing with Fire
1984, English. Directed by Howard Avedis.
From his French maid, he got Private Lessons. Now his English professor is giving him a REAL education.
A married college professor decides to seduce her student, whom she hired as a handyman for her yacht. The hesitant student succumbs to his buxom professor, but their romance is interrupted by her corrupt husband and a masked murderer.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Howard AvedisDirector
- Sybil DanningDiane Stevens
- Eric BrownJay Richard
- Andrew PrineMichael Stevens
- Paul ClemensMartin 'Bird' Johnson
- K.T. StevensLillian Stevens
- Gene BicknellGeorge Johnson
- Curt AyersThe Bartender
- Dominick BrasciaGlen
- Bill ConklinPreacher
- Terese HansesPub Singer
- Greg KayeDale
- Suzanne KennedyJanice
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
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They're Playing with Fire: quick answers
Is They're Playing with Fire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They're Playing with Fire?
They're Playing with Fire runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does They're Playing with Fire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They're Playing with Fire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They're Playing with Fire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They're Playing with Fire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They're Playing with Fire on?
They're Playing with Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like They're Playing with Fire?
If you liked They're Playing with Fire, try Strange Darling, Buried Alive, Like Minds.
Who directed They're Playing with Fire?
They're Playing with Fire (1984) was directed by Howard Avedis and stars Sybil Danning, Eric Brown, Andrew Prine.