Backdraft

Name: Backdraft
Director: Ron Howard
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 1991
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh

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.

19912h 17m6.7(1,605 votes)

DramaThrillerActionCrime

Synopsis

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.

Backdraft (1991) is a drama, thriller, action, and crime film directed by Ron Howard. It stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and Robert De Niro. The film runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,605 votes.

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Director

Ron Howard

Cast

Kurt Russell

Stephen McCaffrey

William Baldwin

Brian McCaffrey

Robert De Niro

Donald Rimgale

Donald Sutherland

Ronald Bartel

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Vaitkus

Scott Glenn

John 'Axe' Adcox

Rebecca De Mornay

Helen McCaffrey

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Is Backdraft Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch Backdraft?

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Who stars in Backdraft?

Backdraft stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, and Donald Sutherland, and was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is Backdraft?

Backdraft has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.

When did Backdraft come out?

Backdraft was released in 1991.

What genre is Backdraft?

Backdraft is a drama, thriller, action, and crime film.

Is Backdraft worth watching?

Backdraft holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.