Ladder 49
“Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own.”
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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Where is Ladder 49 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | Google Play Movies |
About Ladder 49
Ladder 49 is a 2004 English-language drama, action and thriller film directed by Jay Russell. The cast is led by Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Ladder 49 was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, and Casey Silver Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 1, 2004, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $101 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jay Russell
- Writers
- Lewis Colick
- Release date
- October 1, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $101 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Casey Silver Productions
Ladder 49 cast & crew
Ladder 49 was directed by Jay Russell and written by Lewis Colick.
The cast features Joaquin Phoenix as Jack Morrison, John Travolta as Captain Mike Kennedy, Jacinda Barrett as Linda Morrison, Robert Patrick as Lenny Richter, Morris Chestnut as Tommy Drake, and Billy Burke as Dennis Gauquin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Ross, cinematography is by James L. Carter, and it was produced by Marty P. Ewing and Armyan Bernstein.
Is Ladder 49 worth watching?
Ladder 49 holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 874 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and thriller, Ladder 49 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ladder 49
Ladder 49 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 Ladder 49
Joaquin Phoenix
Jack Morrison
John Travolta
Captain Mike Kennedy
Jacinda Barrett
Linda Morrison
Robert Patrick
Lenny Richter
Morris Chestnut
Tommy Drake
Billy Burke
Dennis Gauquin
Balthazar Getty
Ray Gauquin
Tim Guinee
Tony Corrigan
Kevin Chapman
Frank Mckinny
Jay Hernandez
Keith Perez
Kevin Daniels
Don Miller
Steve Maye
Pete Lamb
Ladder 49 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ladder 49 in United States?
Ladder 49 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 Ladder 49 in?
Ladder 49 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Ladder 49 rated?
Ladder 49 is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 874 ratings.
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