Firewall (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Firewall is a 2006 crime thriller directed by Richard Loncraine, starring Harrison Ford and Virginia Madsen. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $82.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Firewall About?
The premise of Firewall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bank security specialist's life takes a terrifying turn when his family is kidnapped by a criminal mastermind. Forced to use his knowledge of security systems, he must infiltrate his own bank and execute a risky operation. With his family's safety hanging in the balance, he races against time to outsmart the kidnapper and rescue them from a dangerous situation.
Firewall Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child gagged
- child in jeopardy
- frame up
- bank
- meeting
- murder
- fistfight
- hand to hand combat
- family relationships
- pen
- hidden camera
- tracking device
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- bound and gagged
- security camera
- surveillance
- pistol
- revolver
- machine gun
- held at gunpoint
- rescue
- telephone
- video camera
- tape over mouth
- lie
- hit on the head
- gun held to one's head
- escape attempt
- hostage
- cell phone
- kidnapping
- video surveillance
- secretary
- marriage
- home invasion
- extortion
- trouble breathing
- breach
- gps tracking
- flip phone
- manager employee relationship
- cruiser
- hiding in the back of a truck
- train track
- hacker
- manager
- pet owner reunion
- bank employee
- old car
- owner dog relationship
- flame
Firewall Cast
Harrison Ford leads the cast, with Virginia Madsen. Directed by Richard Loncraine.
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Director Richard Loncraine
Firewall Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Firewall 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 19% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 58% User score
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Firewall Plot Summary
What happens in Firewall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Jack Stanfield (Harrison Ford), a devoted husband and father, who is leaving his idyllic home life with his loving wife Beth (Virginia Madsen) and their two children. His day at Landrock Pacific Bank in Seattle, where he serves as Vice President of Security, seems to unfold without a hitch—until an unexpected visitor from a collection agency arrives, claiming he owes a staggering $95,000 from an online gambling scheme. Convinced that it’s a case of identity theft, Jack enlists the help of a coworker, but dinner with colleague Harry and prospective employer Bill Cox takes a sinister turn when he finds himself being followed home.
Full summary
The whole story of Firewall, scene by scene
Firewall Box Office
Firewall grossed $82.8 million worldwide. $48.8 million came from the US and Canada and $34 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$82.8M
- US & Canada
- $48.8M
- International
- $34M
Firewall Trailers & Videos
18 videos: 2 trailers, 3 teasers, 5 clips and 8 featurettes.
- Trailer Firewall (2006) Trailer
- Teaser Security
- Teaser DVD Promo
- Teaser Next
How Well Do You Know Firewall?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Jack Stanfield?
Cars in Firewall
20 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 2005 Chrysler 300.
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1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Main role -
2005 Chrysler 300 Main role -
1975 Dodge Dart Swinger Main role -
2004 Chrysler Pacifica Important role
Firewall Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Le Coupe-feu” and “Pare-feu”.
- Also known as
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- Le Coupe-feu
- Pare-feu
- Tulemüür
- Firewall: Κωδικός προστασίας
- Ugnies siena
- Brannmur
- Firewall - Accesso negato
- Güvenlik Duvarı
- Palomuuri
- Огненная стена
- Tűzfal
- 防火墙
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- ファイヤーウォール
- Peretele de foc
- פריצה ברשת
- Firewall: Segurança em Risco
- 파이어월
- Защитна стена
- 防火牆
- Вогняна стіна
- Ugunsmūris
- Cortafuego
- หักดิบระห่ำ แผนจารกรรมพันล้าน
- Tường Lửa
- Zaštitni kod
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Firewall FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Firewall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Firewall?
Firewall runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Firewall released?
Firewall was released on February 10, 2006.
Who directed Firewall?
Firewall was directed by Richard Loncraine.
More films by Richard Loncraine Who is in the cast of Firewall?
Firewall stars Harrison Ford and Virginia Madsen.
How much did Firewall make at the box office?
Firewall grossed $82.8 million worldwide ($48.8 million domestic, $34 million international).
How is Firewall rated?
Firewall has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Firewall have a post-credit scene?
No. Firewall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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