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Ladder 49

2004Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic477.5Rotten Tomatoes40%81%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic477.5Rotten Tomatoes40%81%

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jay Russell
Written by
Lewis Colick
Produced by
Casey Silver
Music by
William Ross

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Facts

October 1, 2004 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
October 1, 2004
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$101 million
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Blood from the Mouth, Face Death with Dignity, Grave Clouds +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ladder 49?"

Questions about Ladder 49

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Where can I stream Ladder 49?

Prime

In the United States, Ladder 49 streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Ladder 49 worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Ladder 49 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Ladder 49 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Ladder 49 use?

Blood from the MouthFace Death with DignityGrave CloudsInitiation CeremonyThe Hero DiesDeath by FlashbackRule of DramaDrill Sergeant NastyVitriolic Best BudsJerk with a Heart of GoldForeshadowingRank Upand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Blood from the Mouth, Face Death with Dignity, and Grave Clouds.