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Backdraft 2

Backdraft 2

Action · Crime · Drama · 2019

Years after the original Backdraft, Sean, son of the late Steve "Bull" McCaffrey, is assigned to investigate a deadly fire only to realize it is something much more sinister.

Movie details

Backdraft 2

2019 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 42m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

Years after the original Backdraft, Sean, son of the late Steve "Bull" McCaffrey, is assigned to investigate a deadly fire only to realize it is something much more sinister.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Backdraft 2?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gonzalo López-Gallego

Written by

Gregory Widen

Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson

Sean McCaffrey

Alisha Bailey

Alisha Bailey

Maggie Rening

Jessamine-Bliss Bell

Jessamine-Bliss Bell

Jenny

William Baldwin

William Baldwin

Brian McCaffrey

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Ronald Bartel

Patrick Walshe McBride

Patrick Walshe McBride

Dylan

Alastair Mackenzie

Alastair Mackenzie

Captain White

Court is in session

Put Backdraft 2 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.