Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Ladder 49 end with hope?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Ladder 49 easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Ladder 49 violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Ladder 49

Name: Ladder 49
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 2004
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut

Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own.

Directed by Jay Russell

Produced by Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures

2004115 min6.5 / 10

A character-driven drama about the personal cost of heroism, balancing firefighting action with intimate portraits of sacrifice and duty.

Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.

Clusters

Underdog Comeback Stories Duty, Redemption, and Chosen Bonds Action Movies With Explosions Comedy And Satire Water and Waterways

Genres

Drama Action Thriller

Keywords

Rescue Hero Fire Disaster Firefighting Ledge Practical Joke Firefighter

Where to watch

RentApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fandango At Home
BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Questions people ask

Is Ladder 49 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Ladder 49 end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Ladder 49 easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Ladder 49 violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Ladder 49 scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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