Backdraft

Chicago firehouse, sirens blaring, a burning building. Two brothers clash, flames engulf a neighborhood, a puzzling arson trail. This film lands best on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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Ron Howard directed Backdraft in 1991. See Ron Howard's full filmography, where to start with Ron Howard, or where to go after you've seen everything by Ron Howard.

Backdraft was released in 1991 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 137 minutes.