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Backdraft

1991Movie2 h 17 minR

DramaThriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic397.0Rotten Tomatoes72%75%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic397.0Rotten Tomatoes72%75%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, big ideas or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Gregory Widen
Produced by
Richard Barton Lewis, Pen Densham, John Watson
Music by
Hans Zimmer

Everyone

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Facts

May 24, 1991 · 2 h 17 min · R

Released
May 24, 1991
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$152 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Real Award, Fictional Character, Suddenly Shouting, Pyromaniac +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Backdraft?"

Questions about Backdraft

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Where can I stream Backdraft?

MGM+Philo

In the United States, Backdraft streams on MGM+ and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Backdraft worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is there a sequel to Backdraft?

  1. Backdraft (1991)
  2. Backdraft 2 (2019)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Backdraft 2 (2019).

What tropes does Backdraft use?

Real Award, Fictional CharacterSuddenly ShoutingPyromaniacHeroic BSoDHalloween EpisodeApplied PhlebotinumDigging Yourself DeeperTruth in TelevisionInternal RevealExpyTreachery Cover-UpFor the Evulzand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Real Award, Fictional Character, Suddenly Shouting, and Pyromaniac.