Ladder 49

"Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own"

Oct 1 2004 PG-13 1h 55m
Action, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

Under the watchful eye of his mentor Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. Jack has reached a crossroads, however, 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. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. And as he reflects on his life, now Deputy Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save him.

Written by

Lewis Colick

Directed by

Jay Russell

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Fantail Films Inc., Casey Silver Productions, Beacon Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Communications

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 7 nominations total

Trailers
Ladder 49 Trailer [HD]
Scores
# of Votes
60,119
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
47
Popularity
NA