The Fire Within

1h 48m · 1963 · Directed by Louis Malle · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Fire Within (1963) runs 1h 48m, directed by Louis Malle. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.

Genres: Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.