Backdraft

Name: Backdraft
Released: 1991-05-24
Rating: 6.7

6.7/10 (1,582)

·1991· 137 min

Director: Ron Howard

"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."

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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

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

Jason Gedrick

Tim Kirzminski

J.T. Walsh

Alderman Marty Swayzak

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Anthony Mockus Sr.

Chief John Fitzgerald

Cedric Young

Grindle

Juan Ramírez

Ray Santos

In brief

Backdraft (1991) is a drama, thriller, action film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,582 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 17min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backdraft online?

Backdraft is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Backdraft?

Backdraft runs 137 minutes (2h 17min).

What rating does Backdraft have?

Backdraft has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,582 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Backdraft from?

Backdraft was released in 1991.