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Quest for Fire (1982)

artistic language fantasy film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

Film facts

Runtime
1h 45m 105 min
Released
12 February 1982

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Quest for Fire has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 min). The artistic language film released on 12 February 1982. It is directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and stars Everett McGill, Ron Perlman and Rae Dawn Chong.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Claude Agostini
Written by
Gérard Brach
Produced by
Véra Belmont, Denis Héroux, John Kemeny, Jacques Dorfmann
Distribution
MOKÉP, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
€12.17 million
Awards
Saturn Award for Best International Film; Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Based on
The Quest for Fire
Set in
Europe
Filmed in
Iceland, Kenya
Country
Canada, France

Release and where to watch

In theatres
12 February 1982
First shown
16 December 1981 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Quest for Fire?

Quest for Fire has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes, or 105 min.

When did Quest for Fire release?

Quest for Fire released on 12 February 1982.

Who directed Quest for Fire?

Quest for Fire is directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Who is in the cast of Quest for Fire?

The cast of Quest for Fire includes Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Rae Dawn Chong, Nicholas Kadi, Franck-Olivier Bonnet and Robert Lavoie.

Where can I watch Quest for Fire online?

Quest for Fire streams on Netflix.

What is the budget of Quest for Fire?

The budget of Quest for Fire is reported as €12.17 million.

Is Quest for Fire based on a true story or a book?

Quest for Fire is based on The Quest for Fire.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.