Afire (2023) is not currently available on Netflix. It can be found on Kanopy and 1 other service.

Afire (2023) is not currently available on Hulu. It can be found on Kanopy and 1 other service.

Afire (2023) is not currently available on Disney+. It can be found on Kanopy and 1 other service.

Afire (2023) is not currently available on Max. It can be found on Kanopy and 1 other service.

Is Afire on Prime Video?

Afire (2023) is not currently available on Prime Video. It can be found on Kanopy and 1 other service.

Is Afire free to watch?

Yes, Afire (2023) is streaming free on Kanopy.

What's the cheapest way to watch Afire?

The cheapest way to watch Afire (2023) is for free on Kanopy.

Where to watch Afire in the United States

Afire (2023) is available to watch for free on Kanopy. Also available to stream on Criterion Channel.

U.S. availability last verified August 25, 2026

The poster features a tender, intimate moment between two people leaning in close, their faces touching in a gesture of deep connection. The warm red and soft tones evoke a sense of romance and emotional depth, while the bold red title "Afire" adds a dramatic flair.

2023 · Movie · 103 min· Updated Aug 2026

⭐6.8

🍅91%

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🌐German,Spanish· Originally German

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You can watch Afire (2023) for free on Kanopy.

Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.

Can a writer find his voice while the very world around him begins to burn? This sun-drenched Baltic retreat shifts from a quiet character study into a frantic race against encroaching forest fires.

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Director

Christian Petzold

Cast

Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel, Enno Trebs, Matthias Brandt, Jennipher Antoni, Ralph Barnebeck, Esther Esche, Mario Fürstenberg, Assunta Hamm

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Afire

2023•⭐ 6.8•103 min•Updated Aug 2026

🌐German,Spanish· Originally German

You can watch Afire (2023) for free on Kanopy.

IMDb

6.8/10

RT Critics

91%

Metacritic

Can a writer find his voice while the very world around him begins to burn? This sun-drenched Baltic retreat shifts from a quiet character study into a frantic race against encroaching forest fires.