Ladder 49

2004 PG-13 1h 55m DVD

Ladder 49

2004 PG-13 1h 55m DVD
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Trapped in a horrific factory fire that might kill him, a fireman looks back at his life, career and marriage while he waits for the remote possibility that his company -- Ladder 49 -- might rescue him, if they can just reach him in time.
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Morris Chestnut, Kevin Daniels, Robert Patrick, Kevin Chapman, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Billy Burke, Tim Guinee
Director
Jay Russell
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral), French
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS 5.1 Surround
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 14+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 14+

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age 14+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie has frequent and very intense peril and violence relating to firefighting. Characters are badly wounded and some are killed. There is brief strong language. Characters drink a lot, including drinking games and drinking to excess. Alcohol is portrayed as bonding and healing, and a way to prove oneself as "one of the guys." The movie includes a mild gay joke, some sexual references, and a non-explicit sexual situation. Strengths of the movie include the portrayal of diverse characters who are loyal and committed to each another, though all of the firefighters are male.

Sexual Content

Sexual situation and references.

Violence

Intense fire-related violence and peril, characters hurt and killed.

Language

Brief strong language.

Social Behavior

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

A lot of drinking portrayed as bonding, healing, and impressive.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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