Playing with Fire (2019)

5.2PGDirector: Andy Fickman

2019 film directed by Andy Fickman

Playing with Fire is a 2019 American family comedy film directed by Andy Fickman from a screenplay by Dan Ewen and Matt Lieberman based on a story by Ewen. The film stars John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key, John Leguizamo, Brianna Hildebrand, Dennis Haysbert, and Judy Greer. It tells the story of a group of smokejumpers who must watch over three children who they rescued from a burning cabin until child services arrives.

The film was theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on November 8, 2019, in the United States. It is the third Walden Media film to be produced by Nickelodeon Movies after Charlotte's Web and Dora and the Lost City of Gold (the latter was also released in 2019). The film grossed $69.4 million worldwide with a budget of $29.9 million, but it was panned by critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Playing with Fire about?
Playing with Fire (2019) — A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.
Is Playing with Fire based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Playing with Fire scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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