Movies like Backdraft 2
If Backdraft 2's mix of chicago, illinois, arson and firefighter stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Backdraft 2's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Backdraft
1991 · Directed by Ron Howard · 137 min6.7
Why you'll like itWith William Baldwin and Donald Sutherland · Shares: chicago, illinois, arson, firefighter · Also drama and action
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…
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The Fugitive
1993 · Directed by Andrew Davis · 131 min7.5
Why you'll like itShares: chicago, illinois · Also action and drama
Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.
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Thief
1981 · Directed by Michael Mann · 123 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: chicago, illinois · Also crime and drama
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids.
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Butterfly on a Wheel
2007 · Directed by Mike Barker · 95 min6.4
Why you'll like itShares: chicago, illinois · Also crime and drama
A sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their absolute breaking point.