Backdraft (1991)
Movie 2h 17m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Released in 1991, Backdraft is an action, crime and drama movie. It is directed by Ron Howard. The cast includes Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Donald Sutherland. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.
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Cast & crew
- Ron HowardDirector
- Kurt Russellas Stephen McCaffrey
- Jennifer Jason Leighas Jennifer Vaitkus
- Donald Sutherlandas Ronald Bartel
- Robert De Niroas Donald Rimgale
- Jack McGeeas Schmidt
- Rebecca De Mornayas Helen McCaffrey
- Scott Glennas John 'Axe' Adcox
- William Baldwinas Brian McCaffrey
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Questions about Backdraft
- What genre is Backdraft?
- Backdraft is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Backdraft?
- Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Donald Sutherland, Robert De Niro, Jack McGee appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Backdraft?
- Ron Howard directed Backdraft.
- How long is Backdraft?
- Backdraft runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- Is Backdraft worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Backdraft?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
