directed by: Ron Howard, year: 1991
actors: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Rebecca De Mornay

Backdraft is a 1991 action thriller directed by Ron Howard that unfolds in Chicago as a pair of firefighting brothers chase a deadly arsonist. Lt. Brian McCaffrey and his younger sibling Stephen confront brutal flames, dangerous secrets, and a growing rift between family loyalty and professional duty. Interwoven with gripping rescue sequences and investigative twists, the film examines obsession, risk, and resilience under fire.

Firefighting, Action Thriller, Disaster Film, Firefighting Drama, Arson Investigation