Backdraft (1991)

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.

• Drama
• Thriller
• Action
• Crime

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.

Rating

6.7 / 10 (1,651 votes)

Release date

May 24, 1991

Runtime

2h 17m

Language

English

Director

Ron Howard

Status

Released