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.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$77,868,585
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$12,686,200
1,852 theaters
Release DateMay 24, 1991
MPAAR
Running Time2 hr 17 min
GenresAction Drama Mystery Thriller
In Release222 days/31 weeks
Widest Release1,983 theaters
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
May 24-301$19,131,160-1,852-$10,330$19,131,1601
May 31-Jun 61$12,957,230-32.3%1,859+7$6,970$32,088,3902
Jun 7-132$9,345,600-27.9%1,947+88$4,800$41,433,9903
Jun 14-203$7,951,830-14.9%1,983+36$4,010$49,385,8204
Jun 21-275$6,727,500-15.4%1,950-33$3,450$56,113,3205
Jun 28-Jul 47$5,621,340-16.4%1,829-121$3,073$61,734,6606
Jul 5-118$4,016,400-28.6%1,503-326$2,672$65,751,0607
Jul 12-1812$2,473,715-38.4%1,329-174$1,861$68,224,7758
Jul 19-2513$1,941,390-21.5%1,008-321$1,925$70,166,1659