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Documentary Berlinale 2016 · Golden Bear Editor's Pick

Fire at Sea Review (2016) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Gianfranco Rosi · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is Fire at Sea worth watching?

Yes. Fire at Sea (2016) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating
78% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Age rating
12 (UK) · G (Japan)
Cast
Samuele Pucillo , Mattias Cucina , Samuele Caruana , Pietro Bartolo , Giuseppe Fragapane , Francesco Paterna , Francesco Mannino , Maria Signorello
Country
France
Language
Italian

Also known as Fuocoammare Fuego en el mar Fuocoammare, par-delà Lampedusa Seefeuer Fogo no Mar 海は燃えている～イタリア最南端の小さな島 화염의 바다 海上火焰

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists MUBI in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Fire at Sea worth watching?

    Yes — Fire at Sea earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Fire at Sea — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

    What is Fire at Sea about?

    Capturing life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a frontline in the European migrant crisis.

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    Fire at Sea: frequently asked questions

    Is Fire at Sea worth watching?

    Yes. Fire at Sea (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Fire at Sea?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Fire at Sea?

    Fire at Sea runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

    What is Fire at Sea rated?

    Fire at Sea is rated 12 in the UK and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Fire at Sea?

    Fire at Sea is directed by Gianfranco Rosi and stars Samuele Pucillo, Mattias Cucina, Samuele Caruana, Pietro Bartolo, Giuseppe Fragapane.

    What is the Metascore for Fire at Sea?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Fire at Sea is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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