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.
Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.
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Backdraft was released in 1991 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 522 reviews, giving Backdraft (1991) an average rating of 65%.
Overall, cinema-goers prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 76%, compared to film critics, who gave it a lower average score of 59%. Amateur reviewers were more impressed with Backdraft than critics were.
With a score of 65%, Backdraft is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1991, which stands at 60%.
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