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Ladder 49 (2004)

★ 6.5PG-13110 min

2004 American film

Ladder 49 is a 2004 American disaster thriller film directed by Jay Russell and written by Lewis Colick. The film follows Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, who is trapped inside a warehouse fire, and his recollection of the events that got him to that point. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta, and was released on October 1, 2004 by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. It received mixed reviews and grossed $102.3 million worldwide on $50 million budget.

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What is Ladder 49 about?
Ladder 49 (2004) — 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 sign
Is Ladder 49 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Ladder 49 scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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