Synopsis
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.
Scores
Overall Score
88.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
92.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
93.9%
Review Aggregate
72.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 50 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, thin plot, gritty. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
visually strikingthin plotgrittyrealisticpoliticalpsychologicalmacabreemotionalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Russell | 1991 | $2,889,000 | $6,653,000 | (est) |
| William Baldwin | 1991 | $1,778,000 | $4,095,000 | (est) |
| Scott Glenn | 1991 | $1,339,000 | $3,083,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | 1991 | $1,095,000 | $2,521,000 | (est) |
| Rebecca De Mornay | 1991 | $936,000 | $2,156,000 | (est) |
| Donald Sutherland | 1991 | $824,000 | $1,898,000 | (est) |
| Robert De Niro | 1991 | $740,000 | $1,704,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count64
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes91,825
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $77,868,585 | $179,349,303 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $77,868,585 | $179,349,303 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $38,934,292 | $89,674,652 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $53,376,000 | $122,937,233 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $32,551,000 | $74,972,457 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $21,803,204 | $50,217,805 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $146,664,496 | $337,802,147 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $40,000,000 | $92,129,222 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $12,659,000 (est) | $29,156,595 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $11,733,000 | $27,023,804 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $7,396,000 | $17,034,693 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $6,800,000 | $15,661,968 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $78,588,000 | $181,006,282 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $68,076,496 | $156,795,866 |
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