Ladder 49
2004, English. Directed by Jay Russell.
Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own.
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 926 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ladder 49
Ladder 49 is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jay RussellDirector
- Joaquin PhoenixJack Morrison
- John TravoltaCaptain Mike Kennedy
- Jacinda BarrettLinda Morrison
- Robert PatrickLenny Richter
- Morris ChestnutTommy Drake
- Billy BurkeDennis Gauquin
- Balthazar GettyRay Gauquin
- Tim GuineeTony Corrigan
- Kevin ChapmanFrank Mckinny
- Jay HernandezKeith Perez
- Kevin DanielsDon Miller
- Steve MayePete Lamb
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lewis Colick
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $101M
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Ladder 49: quick answers
Is Ladder 49 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 926 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Ladder 49 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ladder 49. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ladder 49 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ladder 49 is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ladder 49 on?
Ladder 49 is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ladder 49?
If you liked Ladder 49, try The Guardian, Deepwater Horizon, World Trade Center.
Who directed Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 (2004) was directed by Jay Russell and stars Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett.