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.
Directed by Ron Howard
chicago, illinois
rescue
fire
corruption
sibling relationship
psychopath
office
investigation
danger of life
arson
firefighting
explosion
warehouse
pyromaniac
firefighter
somber
suspenseful
Rank
#57 in 1991·#5562 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
Where to Watch
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
Cedric Young
Grindle
Juan Ramírez
Ray Santos
Jack McGee
Schmidt
Crew
Ron Howard
Director
Gregory Widen
Writer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Mikael Salomon
Director of Photography
Brian Grazer
Executive Producer
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Executive Producer
Pen Densham
Producer
Gary Rydstrom
Sound Designer
Dennis Liddiard
Makeup Artist
Janet Hirshenson
Casting
Todd Hallowell
Associate Producer
Corey Michael Eubanks
Stunts
Popular Reviews
119 reviews
Mel RygusPRO
6.0★ · 12/20/25
The kind of throw everything at the wall gonzo blockbuster that only the 90s could drum up!
I can’t explain it, but William Baldwin is like the male version of Audrina Patridge.
The kind of throw everything at the wall gonzo blockbuster that only the 90s could drum up!
I can’t explain it, but William Baldwin is like the male version of Audrina Patridge.
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 11/06/25
I really enjoyed this. The way the fire was filmed was brilliant.
I really enjoyed this. The way the fire was filmed was brilliant.
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 11/06/25
I really enjoyed this. The way the fire was filmed was brilliant.
I really enjoyed this. The way the fire was filmed was brilliant.
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 11/06/25
I really enjoyed this. The way the fire was filmed was brilliant.
I really enjoyed this. The way the fire was filmed was brilliant.
WooWoo
7.0★ · 09/12/25
Pretty good movie with a good plot. Loved how the fire was sort of like an entity, I felt that added some depth to the overall plot. Emotional scene between Brian and Stephen in the ambulance had me in tears.
Pretty good movie with a good plot. Loved how the fire was sort of like an entity, I felt that added some depth to the overall plot. Emotional scene between Brian and Stephen in the ambulance had me in tears.
