Backdraft 1991 · USA · 137 minutes · R · Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 3 nominations. action thriller detective film disaster film Stars: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro Director: Ron Howard Silently behind a door, it waits. Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don't get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Tags: race against time, sibling relationships 6.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Silently behind a door, it waits. Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don't get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Tags: race against time, sibling relationships Watch Backdraft trailer Starring of Backdraft Kurt Russell as Dennis McCaffrey William Baldwin as Brian McCaffrey Robert De Niro as Donald Rimgale Donald Sutherland as Ronald Bartel Jennifer Jason Leigh as Jennifer Vaitkus Scott Glenn as John Axe Adcox Rebecca De Mornay as Helen McCaffrey Jason Gedrick as Tim Kirzminski J. T. Walsh as Alderman Marty Swayzak Anthony Mockus Sr. as Chief John Fitzgerald Cedric Young as Grindle Juan Ramírez as Ray Santos Kevin Casey as Nightingale Jack McGee as Schmidt Mark Wheeler as Pengelly Ryan Goldstein as Brian Clint Howard as Age 7 Kevin Crowley as Ricco Storyline of Backdraft They say a blast of flames can take a life ... and hide a secret. But now firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey are battling each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago. Genre: action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller Theme: race against time, sibling relationships Mood: adrenaline rush Attribute: high production values Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult language, not for children, nudity, profanity, violence MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 3 nominations. Budget: 75000000 Rating of Backdraft 6.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Backdraft Write your review or comment