Ladder 49
“Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own.”
Synopsis
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ladder 49 Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-16
Top Cast
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Joaquin Phoenix
Jack Morrison
John Travolta
Captain Mike Kennedy
Jacinda Barrett
Linda Morrison
Robert Patrick
Lenny Richter
Morris Chestnut
Tommy Drake
Billy Burke
Dennis Gauquin
Balthazar Getty
Ray Gauquin
Tim Guinee
Tony Corrigan
Kevin Chapman
Frank Mckinny
Jay Hernandez
Keith Perez
Kevin Daniels
Don Miller
Steve Maye
Pete Lamb
Robert Lewis
Ed Reilly
Brooke Hamlin
Katie Morrison
Yvonne Erickson
Alice
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.68x
+$40.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Colick
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- Ladder 49
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $100.6M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Casey Silver Productions, Fantail Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Russell
Lewis Colick
William Ross
James L. Carter
M. Scott Smith, Bud S. Smith
Marty P. Ewing, Armyan Bernstein, Casey Silver
Department Leadership Roster
M. Scott Smith
Editor
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Lewis Colick
Screenplay
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Casey Silver
Producer
Jay Russell
Director
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Donen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ladder 49
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ladder 49 about?
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
Who directed Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 was directed by Jay Russell.
Who stars in Ladder 49?
The principal cast of Ladder 49 includes Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut.
When was Ladder 49 released and how long is it?
Ladder 49 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $100.6M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Ladder 49?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ladder 49 was composed by William Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).