# 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 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T21:00:19.864Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Substance%20of%20Fire&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Substance%20of%20Fire&i=instant-video)

## 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.

**How much does it cost to rent The Substance of Fire?**

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.

**Is The Substance of Fire on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Substance of Fire is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/168535/the-substance-of-fire-1996
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kH5bjhWoHe0f8J2yMKGoTEhcngY.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/168535/the-substance-of-fire-1996.json

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