Set the Thames on Fire_
Two boys fall through a grotesque, nightmare London, endeavouring to survive and escape, and perhaps find hope together in this dark comedy.
Starring
Michael Winder, Max Bennett, Sally Phillips
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
No streaming data available yet.
Check availabilityDROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Set the Thames on Fire was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
Two boys fall through a grotesque, nightmare London, endeavouring to survive and escape, and perhaps find hope together in this dark comedy.
Set the Thames on Fire is a Science Fiction, Comedy, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (12)
MW
Michael Winder
Art
Max Bennett
Sal
Sally Phillips
Collette
GM
Gerard Mcdermott
The Impresario
Sadie Frost
Mrs Hortense
Noel Fielding
Dickie
Lily Loveless
Emily
David Hoyle
The Magician
PF
Portia Freeman
Pop-pop
MC
Margot Charles-Edwards
The Dog
AJ
Al Joshua
Station Busker
Collette Cooper
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Rating
6.9/10 (7 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Set the Thames on Fire about?
Two boys fall through a grotesque, nightmare London, endeavouring to survive and escape, and perhaps find hope together in this dark comedy.
How long is Set the Thames on Fire?
Set the Thames on Fire has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Set the Thames on Fire?
The cast of Set the Thames on Fire includes Michael Winder, Max Bennett, Sally Phillips, Gerard Mcdermott, Sadie Frost.
What is the rating of Set the Thames on Fire?
Set the Thames on Fire has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Science Fiction
Comedy
Fantasy