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Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran, struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that often shortchanges his wife and kids. He relies on the support of his mentor and captain, Mike Kennedy and his second family--found in the brotherly bond between the men of the firehouse. But when Jack becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 1st, 2004 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for language and intense fire and rescue situations. |
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| Distributors: |
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$74,540,762 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"As a tribute to these brave and amazing men and women, Ladder 49 is a triumph. As a movie, however, it's not even close." more...
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D+ |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...realistic, if not real exciting." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...I was surprisingly affected by the film." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Allison Benedikt
"...exploits an admirable profession by appropriating Sept. 11, 2001, as its own play thing." more...
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C+ |
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