Movies About Hotshot Firefighters

From Christopher Nolan, starring Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy
Rated PG-13

Dunkirk is a 2017 war drama film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. It tells the story of the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France, during World War II. As the Allied forces are surrounded by the enemy, 400,000 troops are trapped on the beach, relying on a flotilla of ships from Britain to rescue them. As the German forces close in, the evacuation becomes a desperate race against time. The film follows a trio of characters – a soldier on the beach, a sailor leading the rescue effort, and a pilot in the air – as they are drawn into the extraordinary story of Dunkirk. Through their experiences, the film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the power of collective action in the face of overwhelming odds.

From Joseph Kosinski, starring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly
Rated PG-13

Only the Brave is a 2017 American biographical drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski about the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of firefighters who battled the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. The film stars Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Kitsch, James Badge Dale, Jennifer Connelly, and Andie MacDowell. It is based on the GQ article "No Exit" by Sean Flynn. The story follows the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite firefighting team of 20 men from Prescott, Arizona. Led by Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin), and driven by a sense of brotherhood and duty, the Hotshots risk their lives to protect their communities and families from the unpredictable, deadly force of nature. As the situation worsens, the team is forced to make difficult decisions that will determine if they make it out alive. Ultimately, the team must rely on each other to survive their toughest challenge yet.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri
Rated PG

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is an action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, and is the prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Set in 1935, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is hired by an Indian village to locate a sacred stone and rescue their kidnapped children. Accompanied by his sidekick, Short Round (Ke Huy Quan) and singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw), Indy journeyed to the mysterious and dangerous Temple of Doom. They fight against the evil Mola Ram (Amrish Puri), a cult leader who plans to use the sacred stone to enslave the people of India. Along the way, they face many obstacles and must overcome their fears to succeed in their quest. Together, they must uncover the secret behind the temple and save the day.

From Andrew Davis, starring Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn
Rated G

From Patricia Riggen, starring Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin
Rated PG-13

From Ron Howard, starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland
Rated R

From Craig Gillespie, starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Eric Bana
Rated PG-13

From Renny Harlin, starring Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner
Rated R

From Jay Russell, starring Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick
Rated PG-13

From Brad Peyton, starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Colton Haynes
Rated PG-13

From Oliver Stone, starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Peña, Maria Bello, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Rated PG-13

From Jack Smight, starring Charlton Heston, Karen Black, George Kennedy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Rated PG

From Mick Jackson, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Don Cheadle
Rated PG-13

From Seth Gordon, starring Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Rated R