Ladder 49 (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Ladder 49 is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jay Russell, running about 115 minutes. “Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ladder 49 stars Joaquin Phoenix as Jack Morrison, John Travolta as Captain Mike Kennedy, Jacinda Barrett as Linda Morrison and Robert Patrick as Lenny Richter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ladder 49 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $74.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ladder 49 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ladder 49 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ladder 49 (2004)?
- In US, Ladder 49 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ladder 49 worth watching?
- Ladder 49 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ladder 49?
- Ladder 49 stars Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick and Morris Chestnut.
- When was Ladder 49 released?
- Ladder 49 was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.