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Backdraft

24th May 1991
2h 17m
Ron Howard

Backdraft is a 1991 Crime Drama film released on 24th May; Ron Howard directed the film which stars Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell, and Donald Sutherland. A sequel, Backdraft 2, was released in 2019. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $77,368,585 on its budget.

MetaCritic
38
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
IMDb
6.7

Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 7:32am.

Cast (33)

Robert De Niro's profile Robert De Niro Donald Rimgale
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Kurt Russell's profile Kurt Russell
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Donald Sutherland's profile Donald Sutherland
Age at Filming ≈ 55
Jennifer Jason Leigh's profile Jennifer Jason Leigh
Age at Filming ≈ 28
William Baldwin's profile William Baldwin
Age at Filming ≈ 27
J. T. Walsh's profile J. T. Walsh
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Scott Glenn's profile Scott Glenn
Age at Filming ≈ 51
Jack McGee's profile Jack McGee
Age at Filming ≈ 41
W. Earl Brown's profile W. Earl Brown
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Irma P. Hall's profile Irma P. Hall
Age at Filming ≈ 55
Rebecca De Mornay's profile Rebecca De Mornay
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Jason Gedrick's profile Jason Gedrick
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Robert Swan's profile Robert Swan
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Kevin Crowley's profile Kevin Crowley
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Jane Jenkins's profile Jane Jenkins
Age at Filming ≈ 47
David Crosby
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Ryan Goldstein
Age at Filming ≈ 9
Clint Howard's profile Clint Howard
Age at Filming ≈ 31

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Updated: 17th Jan 2024, 7:57pm

Production Companies

Trilogy Entertainment Group

Connected Films

Backdraft 2 poster
Followed By

Backdraft Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 0-12
12% 20-29
12% 30-39
18% 40-49
9% 50-59
45% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

18% Female
82% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Firefighter
97% Unknown

Backdraft FAQ

When was Backdraft released?

Backdraft was released on Friday May 24th, 1991.

How much did Backdraft cost to make?

The budget was $75,000,000.

How much money did Backdraft make?

The worldwide revenue was $152,368,585.

Is Backdraft on Netflix?

No, Backdraft is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Backdraft on Amazon Prime?

No, Backdraft is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Backdraft on Disney Plus?

No, Backdraft is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States