Backdraft
1991, English. Directed by Ron Howard.
Silently behind a door, it waits. One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. In that instant it can create a hero...or cover a secret.
Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,649 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ron HowardDirector
- Kurt RussellStephen McCaffrey
- William BaldwinBrian McCaffrey
- Robert De NiroDonald Rimgale
- Donald SutherlandRonald Bartel
- Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Vaitkus
- Scott GlennJohn 'Axe' Adcox
- Rebecca De MornayHelen McCaffrey
- Jason GedrickTim Kirzminski
- J.T. WalshAlderman Marty Swayzak
- Anthony Mockus Sr.Chief John Fitzgerald
- Cedric YoungGrindle
- Juan RamírezRay Santos
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregory Widen
- Budget
- $75M
- Box office
- $152M
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Backdraft: quick answers
Is Backdraft worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,649 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Backdraft?
Backdraft runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Backdraft have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Backdraft. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Backdraft suitable for kids?
Backdraft is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Backdraft?
Backdraft is streaming on JioHotstar.
What movies are like Backdraft?
If you liked Backdraft, try The Towering Inferno, Ladder 49, Daylight.
Who directed Backdraft?
Backdraft (1991) was directed by Ron Howard and stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro.