FEATURE FILM

Backdraft

6.7/10
TMDB1,656 votes
1991Original: English137 min

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.

Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Cast: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh

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About Backdraft

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.

Backdraft (1991) is a film in the drama, thriller, action, crime genres. Directed by Ron Howard. The cast includes Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland.

Released
1991-05-24
Original language
English
Runtime
137 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Trilogy Entertainment Group, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Directors
Ron Howard
Writers
Gregory Widen

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Audience reviews

6.7/10 from 1,656 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Rob

TMDB member review

Great director. Great cast. Great idea. Total cornball movie. I bought it for my wife and that's all I'm saying on the matter.

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What is Backdraft about?

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.

Who stars in Backdraft?

Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn. See the cast cards above for character names.

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