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Backdraft

“Silently behind a door, it waits. One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. In that instant it can create a hero...or cover a secret.”

★ 6.7 TMDB Rating · 1.6K votes

Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.

Director
Ron Howard
Release date
May 24, 1991
Original language
English
Origin
United States

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Where to Stream Backdraft by Country

United States
Streaming on MGM PlusRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on YouTube FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
India
Streaming on JioHotstarRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Canada
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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Backdraft release dates by country

Backdraft was released in cinemas on May 24, 1991 (United States).

World premiere: May 24, 1991

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United StatesMay 24, 1991—R
United KingdomAug 2, 1991—15
AustraliaAug 15, 1991—M
ItalyMay 24, 1991——
ArgentinaJun 20, 1991——
JapanJul 6, 1991——
Hong KongJul 25, 1991——
IrelandAug 2, 1991—15

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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