How long is Backdraft?

Backdraft is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Backdraft rated?

Backdraft is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Backdraft?

In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Backdraft (1991) tonight

Backdraft (1991) runs 2 h 17 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 1,655 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 17 min — ends 10:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: May 24, 1991
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 1,655 votes
Director: Ron Howard
Starring: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Backdraft?: Backdraft is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Backdraft rated?: Backdraft is rated R in the US.
Is Backdraft a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Backdraft?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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