Ladder 49

2004 • 114 minutes

About this movie

Academy Award(R) nominated stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta ignite the intense action in this heroic tale of ordinary men with uncommon courage! As part of a tightly knit brotherhood of skilled firefighters, Jack Morrison (Phoenix) grows from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran as he faces a dangerous job that makes him a hero to strangers but often shortchanges his wife (Jacinda Barrett) and kids. Then, when he becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, the things Jack holds most important -- family, duty, courage -- come sharply into focus.

Ratings and reviews

If JT was replaced with somebody, anybody, else. Very Good film other than JT. Enjoyed Greatly. Mic Pete • Ririe, Idaho • 31 years as volunteer and professional firefighter (retired).

I dont cry very often. This got me. I think of fire fighters all the time. I pray for them. Not just the ones that save lives in cities but the ones that do Wildfires too. All firefighters.Thank you. This was good acting all the way down to the children in it.

Its about the love for your work family and it makes you laugh cry and it just touches your heart in so many ways.