Where to watch Backdraft(1991)
In the United States, Backdraft is available to stream on MGM Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Backdraft
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
MGM Plus
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Backdraft plot summary
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.
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.
Details
- Release date
- May 24, 1991
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
- Directed by
- Ron Howard
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 1,641 votes
Backdraft trailer
Cast
Kurt RussellStephen McCaffrey
William BaldwinBrian McCaffrey
Robert De NiroDonald Rimgale
Donald SutherlandRonald Bartel
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Vaitkus
Scott GlennJohn 'Axe' Adcox
Rebecca De MornayHelen McCaffrey
Jason GedrickTim Kirzminski
J.T. WalshAlderman Marty Swayzak- Anthony Mockus Sr.Chief John Fitzgerald
FAQ
Where can I watch Backdraft?
In the United States, Backdraft is available to stream on MGM Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Backdraft?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Backdraft?
Backdraft runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
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