Ladder 49 (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ladder 49 is a 2004 action thriller directed by Jay Russell, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Jacinda Barrett and John Travolta. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $100.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Jay Russell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ladder 49 About?
The premise of Ladder 49 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Trapped within a burning building, firefighter Jack Morrison fights for his life while reliving key moments from his career and personal history. As rescuers race to save him, his memories reveal the sacrifices he's made and the relationships that have shaped him, interweaving his present crisis with flashbacks of love, loss, and the dedication it takes to be a firefighter.
Ladder 49 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- firefighter
- fire
- fire captain
- burn
- hero
- death of husband
- explosion
- building collapse
- friend
- funeral
- death of friend
- disaster
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- axe
- debris
- babysitter
- brick wall
- boy
- accident
- birthday cake
- fire pole
- fire hydrant
- confession
- fire helmet
- fire axe
- baby
- hand burn
- dog
- falling into fire
- falling
- oxygen mask
- ladder
- death of brother
- loss of father
- birthday
- bagpipes
- burial
- american flag
- father daughter relationship
- meet cute
- fight
- firetruck
- firehouse
- honor
- friendship
- courage
- parade
- male bonding
- loss of brother
- goose
- flirting
Ladder 49 Cast
Joaquin Phoenix leads the cast, with Jacinda Barrett and John Travolta. Directed by Jay Russell.
- Director Jay Russell
More from Jay Russell
More films directed by Jay Russell, best-rated first: The Water Horse, My Dog Skip, Tuck Everlasting and ruok.
Ladder 49 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ladder 49 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Ladder 49 Plot Summary
What happens in Ladder 49 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Morrison, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is a firefighter caught in a fierce blaze within a 20-story building. Alongside three fellow firefighters, he embarks on a daring search for two victims believed to be trapped inside. After rescuing one, Jack remains behind with another colleague to locate the second man.
As he discovers the victim lying on the floor, explosions rock the building, cutting off their escape. In a desperate attempt to save the man, Jack ties him with ropes and insists he uses his oxygen mask for breathing support. Below, the ground crew struggles to maneuver the lift closer, but as Jack assists the man into the bucket, a massive explosion engulfs the area, causing a collapse that sends Jack hurtling through the flames.
Full summary
The whole story of Ladder 49, scene by scene
Ladder 49 Box Office
Ladder 49 grossed $100.6 million worldwide. $74.5 million came from the US and Canada and $26 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$100.6M
- US & Canada
- $74.5M
- International
- $26M
Ladder 49 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ladder 49.
How Well Do You Know Ladder 49?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Jack Morrison in 'Ladder 49'?
Cars in Ladder 49
28 cars on screen, including the 1990 Sutphen Deluge and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1990 Sutphen Deluge Main role -
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1974 Seagrave Hook And Ladder Important role -
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Funeral Coach Minor role
Ladder 49 Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Komanda 49: Ognennaya lestnitsa” and “Échelle 49”.
- Also known as
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- Komanda 49: Ognennaya lestnitsa
- Échelle 49
- Stŭlba 49
- Pyrosvestikos stathmos 49
- Im Feuer - Ladder 49
- Ladder Forty Nine
- 云梯49
- Im Feuer
- Piège de feu
- Brigada 49
- Ekip 49
- Команда 49: Огненная лестница
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- Płonąca pułapka
- Squadra 49
- Okrsek 49
- 烈火雄心
- A tűzből nincs kiút
- Πυροσβεστικός Σταθμός 49
- תחנה 49
- Scara 49
- 浴火英雄
- Стълба 49
- 래더 49
- Sirena za uzbunu
- Üksus 49
- Asema 49
- 炎のメモリアル
- Vienība 49: Uguns slazdā
- Ugnies trauka
- Ladder 49 - fanget i flammene
- Posádka 49
- Nấc Thang Lửa
- หน่วยระห่ำสู้ไฟนรก, რაზმი 49
- Вогненні сходи
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Ladder 49 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ladder 49, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Ladder 49 released?
Ladder 49 was released on October 1, 2004.
Who directed Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 was directed by Jay Russell.
More films by Jay Russell Who is in the cast of Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 stars Joaquin Phoenix, Jacinda Barrett and John Travolta.
How much did Ladder 49 make at the box office?
Ladder 49 grossed $100.6 million worldwide ($74.5 million domestic, $26 million international).
How is Ladder 49 rated?
Ladder 49 has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Ladder 49 have a post-credit scene?
No. Ladder 49 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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