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Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Planes: Fire & Rescue is a 2014 animated comedy directed by Roberts Gannaway, starring Dane Cook. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $147 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
worldwide gross
$147M
Metascore
48
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Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Roberts Gannaway
Original language
English
Budget
$50M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Planes: Fire & Rescue About?

The premise of Planes: Fire & Rescue without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After his racing career is sidelined by engine trouble, Dusty becomes an aerial firefighting trainee. He joins forces with veteran helicopter pilot Blade Ranger and a specialized team known as The Smokejumpers to combat dangerous wildfires. Through rigorous training and facing perilous situations, Dusty learns the importance of courage, teamwork, and discovering a new purpose in protecting others and the landscapes he loves.

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Cast & crew

Planes: Fire & Rescue Cast

Dane Cook stars in Planes: Fire & Rescue. Directed by Roberts Gannaway.

Ratings

Planes: Fire & Rescue Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Planes: Fire & Rescue 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Plot

Planes: Fire & Rescue Plot Summary

What happens in Planes: Fire & Rescue from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Since achieving a remarkable triumph in the Wings Around the Globe Rally, Dusty Crophopper, a determined and talented aircraft, has established himself as a serious competitor in the racing scene. However, his soaring success is put on hold when his engine’s gearbox incurs significant damage from excessive revving, leaving him grounded and in search of a remedy. Confronted with the grim reality that his damaged gearbox is no longer functional and impossible to replace, Dusty’s dedicated mechanic Dottie takes urgent measures by fitting a warning light on his engine to prevent any further harm.

Full summary

The whole story of Planes: Fire & Rescue, scene by scene

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Box office

Planes: Fire & Rescue Box Office & Budget

Planes: Fire & Rescue grossed $147 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $59.2 million came from the US and Canada and $87.8 million (60%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$147M

2.9× its budget

US & Canada
$59.2M
International
$87.8M
Budget
$50M
US & Canada 40% Rest of the world 60%
Videos

Planes: Fire & Rescue Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Planes: Fire & Rescue.

Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) Teaser
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Planes: Fire & Rescue?

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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What event did Dusty Crophopper compete in prior to the events of the movie?

Cars

Cars in Planes: Fire & Rescue

16 cars on screen, including the 2002 Cadillac Escalade and the 1966 Ford Bronco.

All 16 cars
  • 2002 Cadillac Escalade in Planes: Fire & Rescue 2002 Cadillac Escalade Important role
  • 1966 Ford Bronco in Planes: Fire & Rescue 1966 Ford Bronco Important role
  • 1936 White Model 706 in Planes: Fire & Rescue 1936 White Model 706 Important role
  • Winnebago Brave in Planes: Fire & Rescue Winnebago Brave Important role
Details

Planes: Fire & Rescue Also Known As

55 alternative titles, including “Planes 2” and “Planes 2: Fire & Rescue”.

Also known as
  • Planes 2
  • Planes 2: Fire & Rescue
  • Samoloty 2: Na ratunek
  • Samoloty 2
  • Planes: Redden & Blussen
  • Planes 2: Redden en Blussen
  • Planes: Redden en Blussen
  • Aviones 2: equipo de rescate
  • Aviões 2 - Heróis do Fogo ao Resgate
  • Aviões 2: Heróis do Fogo ao Resgate
  • Самолеты: Огонь и вода
  • Aviões - Equipa de Resgate
+43 more
  • Aviones: Equipo de rescate (Aviones 2)
  • Planes: Fire and Rescue
  • Planes - Fire & Rescue
  • 비행기2 : 소방구조대
  • Lennukid 2
  • Les avions: Les pompiers du ciel
  • Letadla 2 - Hasiči a záchranáři
  • Disneytoon 46: Fly 2 - Brann og redning
  • Planes 2 - Immer im Einsatz
  • 飛機總動員 2:救火大行動
  • Planes 2 Fire and Rescue
  • Aviões 2 - Equipa de Resgate
  • Самолёты: Огонь и вода
  • Lietadlá 2
  • Aviones: Equipo de rescate
  • Aviões: Equipa de Resgate
  • プレーンズ2/ファイアー&レスキュー
  • מטוסים 2: לוחמי האש
  • Planes 2: Redden & Blussen
  • Repcsik: A mentőalakulat
  • Planes 2 - Missione antincendio
  • Flyvemaskiner 2: Redningsaktionen
  • Αεροπλάνα 2: Ιπτάμενοι Πυροσβέστες
  • 飞机总动员2:火线救援
  • Letadla 2: Hasiči a záchranáři
  • Flygplan 2 - Räddningstjänsten
  • Fly 2 - Brann og Redning
  • Lentsikat 2: Pelastajat
  • Літачки: Рятувальний загін
  • Avioni 2: Nebeski vatrogasci
  • Avioane: Echipa de intervenții
  • Uçaklar 2: Söndür ve Kurtar
  • 비행기 2: 소방구조대
  • Les avions - Les pompiers du ciel
  • Avions 2: Equip de rescat
  • Самолети: Спасителен отряд
  • 飛機總動員:打火英雄
  • Sparnai: Ugnies tramdytojai
  • Avioni 2: V akciji
  • เพลนส์ ผจญเพลิงเหินเวหา
  • Lidmašīnas: Dzēš un glābj
  • Thế Giới May Bay: Anh Hùng & Biển Lửa
  • طائرات∶ مهمة الإنقاذ, თვითმფრინავები: ცეცხლი და წყალი

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FAQ

Planes: Fire & Rescue FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Planes: Fire & Rescue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Planes: Fire & Rescue?

Planes: Fire & Rescue runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Planes: Fire & Rescue released?

Planes: Fire & Rescue was released on July 18, 2014.

Who directed Planes: Fire & Rescue?

Planes: Fire & Rescue was directed by Roberts Gannaway.

Who is in the cast of Planes: Fire & Rescue?

Planes: Fire & Rescue stars Dane Cook.

How much did Planes: Fire & Rescue make at the box office?

Planes: Fire & Rescue grossed $147 million worldwide ($59.2 million domestic, $87.8 million international) on a budget of $50 million.

How is Planes: Fire & Rescue rated?

Planes: Fire & Rescue has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Planes: Fire & Rescue have a post-credit scene?

No. Planes: Fire & Rescue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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