Where to watch Backdraft in United States
Backdraft is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About Backdraft
Backdraft is a 1991 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Ron Howard, starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin and Robert De Niro. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,566 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backdraft in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Backdraft trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Anthony Mockus Sr.
Chief John Fitzgerald
Cedric Young
Grindle
Juan Ramírez
Ray Santos
Kevin Casey
Nightingale
Jack McGee
Schmidt
Mark Wheeler
Pengelly
Richard Lexsee
Washington
Beep Iams
Sean McCaffrey
Ryan Todd
Brian, Age 7
John Duda
Stephen - Age 12
Robert Swan
Willy - Bartender
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Backdraft in United States?+
In United States, Backdraft is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Backdraft on Netflix?+
Backdraft is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Backdraft?+
Backdraft has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
Who stars in Backdraft?+
Backdraft stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
When did Backdraft come out?+
Backdraft is a 1991 movie directed by Ron Howard.
What genre is Backdraft?+
Backdraft is Drama, Thriller, Action and Crime film.
Who directed Backdraft?+
Backdraft was directed by Ron Howard.
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