Backdraft (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1991, Backdraft is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ron Howard, running about 137 minutes. “Silently behind a door, it waits.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Backdraft stars Kurt Russell as Stephen McCaffrey, William Baldwin as Brian McCaffrey, Robert De Niro as Donald Rimgale and Donald Sutherland as Ronald Bartel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Backdraft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $152.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Backdraft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backdraft 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 Backdraft (1991)?
- In US, Backdraft is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Backdraft worth watching?
- Backdraft holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backdraft?
- Backdraft stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
- When was Backdraft released?
- Backdraft was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.