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Backdraft (1991): movie guide
Backdraft (1991) is a Drama, Thriller, Action running about 137 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 1,659 votes. Notable cast includes Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1991-05-24
- Runtime: 137 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1991-05-24

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What is Backdraft about?
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 highlights
Backdraft features Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1991-05-24. Runtime: 137 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (1,659 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Backdraft on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Backdraft, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Backdraft?
- Backdraft is listed as Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Backdraft?
- Backdraft runs about 137 minutes.
- Who stars in Backdraft?
- Cast highlights include Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn.
- Does Cinema Box stream Backdraft?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Backdraft?
- Open the Backdraft page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








