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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(1,575)19912h 17m

Drama Thriller Action Crime

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Backdraft is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Freenet meinVOD and Rakuten TV in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Ron Howard
Release date: 1991-05-24
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $152,368,585
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Trilogy Entertainment Group
Part of: Backdraft Collection

Backdraft — trailer

About Backdraft

Backdraft is a 1991 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Ron Howard, starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin and Robert De Niro. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,575 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backdraft in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kurt Russell

Stephen McCaffrey

William Baldwin

Brian McCaffrey

Robert De Niro

Donald Rimgale

Donald Sutherland

Ronald Bartel

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Vaitkus

Scott Glenn

John 'Axe' Adcox

Rebecca De Mornay

Helen McCaffrey

Jason Gedrick

Tim Kirzminski

J.T. Walsh

Alderman Marty Swayzak

Anthony Mockus Sr.

Chief John Fitzgerald

Cedric Young

Grindle

Juan Ramírez

Ray Santos

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisrescuefirecorruptionsibling relationshippsychopathofficeinvestigationdanger of lifearsonfirefightingexplosionwarehousepyromaniacfirefighter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backdraft in Germany?+

In Germany, Backdraft is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Freenet meinVOD and Rakuten TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Backdraft on Netflix?+

Backdraft is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Backdraft?+

Backdraft has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in Backdraft?+

Backdraft stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

When did Backdraft come out?+

Backdraft is a 1991 movie directed by Ron Howard.

What genre is Backdraft?+

Backdraft is Drama, Thriller, Action and Crime film.

Who directed Backdraft?+

Backdraft was directed by Ron Howard.