Where to watch The Substance of Fire (1996) in the UK
The Substance of Fire (1996) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Doing What Is Right... Could Cost Him Everything.
Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.
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Tony GoldwynAaron Geldhart -
Timothy HuttonMartin Geldhart -
Ron RifkinIsaac Geldhart -
Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Geldhart -
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Elizabeth FranzMiss Barzakian -
Benjamin UngarYoung Issac
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The Substance of Fire — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Substance of Fire in the UK?
The Substance of Fire (1996) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
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Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Substance of Fire?
Yes. The Substance of Fire can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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The Substance of Fire is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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