Backdraft
“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 Backdraft in United States
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Where is Backdraft streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Backdraft
Backdraft is a 1991 English-language drama, thriller and action film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Backdraft was produced by Trilogy Entertainment Group, Imagine Entertainment, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 24, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $152 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Gregory Widen
- Release date
- May 24, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $152 million
- Production
- Trilogy Entertainment Group, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Backdraft cast & crew
Backdraft was directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen.
The cast features Kurt Russell as Stephen McCaffrey, William Baldwin as Brian McCaffrey, Robert De Niro as Donald Rimgale, Donald Sutherland as Ronald Bartel, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Jennifer Vaitkus, and Scott Glenn as John 'Axe' Adcox.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Mikael Salomon, and it was produced by Richard Barton Lewis and Raffaella De Laurentiis.
Is Backdraft worth watching?
Backdraft holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,577 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and action, Backdraft is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Backdraft
Backdraft isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Backdraft
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
Anthony Mockus Sr.
Chief John Fitzgerald
Cedric Young
Grindle
Juan Ramírez
Ray Santos
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Backdraft — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Backdraft in United States?
Backdraft is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Backdraft in?
Backdraft is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Backdraft?
Backdraft runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Backdraft rated?
Backdraft is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,577 ratings.
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