Backdraft

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.

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Grosses

Domestic ( 100% )
$77,868,585

International ( – )
–

Worldwide
$77,868,585

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Summary Details

Distributor Universal Pictures
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Opening $12,686,200
1,852 theaters

Release Date May 24, 1991

MPAA R

Running Time 2 hr 17 min

Genres Action Drama Mystery Thriller

In Release 222 days/31 weeks

Widest Release 1,983 theaters

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Date	DOW	Rank	Daily	%± YD	%± LW	Theaters	Avg	To Date	Day	Estimated
May 24	Friday	1	$3,639,180	-	-	1,852	$1,965	$3,639,180	1	false
May 25	Saturday	1	$4,713,340	+29.5%	-	1,852	$2,545	$8,352,520	2	false
May 26	Sunday	1	$4,333,680	-8.1%	-	1,852	$2,340	$12,686,200	3	false
May 27 Memorial Day	Monday	1	$3,037,280	-29.9%	-	1,852	$1,640	$15,723,480	4	false