Ladder 49 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran, struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that often shortchanges his wife and kids. He he relies on the support of his mentor and chief, Mike Kennedy and his second family--the brotherly bond between the men of the firehouse. But when Jack becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, his life and the things he holds important—family, dignity, courage—come into focus. As his fellow firemen of Ladder 49 do all they can to rescue him, Jack's life hangs in the balance.

Action Adventure Drama

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Ladder 49.

• 
  Joaquin Phoenix

  Signs, Joker: Folie à Deux

• 
  John Travolta

  High Rollers, Mob Land

• J
  Jacinda Barrett

  Poseidon, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

• B
  Billy Burke

  Bloody Axe Wound , The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

• K
  Kevin Chapman

  Aftermath, Coda

• 
  Morris Chestnut

  The Call, The Cave

• S
  Scott Cooper

  Gods and Generals, Disgrace

• K
  Kevin Daniels

• B
  Balthazar Getty

  Big Sur, #Horror

• T
  Tim Guinee

  Just Like a Woman, Water for Elephants

• B
  Brooke Hamlin

• R
  Robert Patrick

  Gangster Squad, Endless Love

Crew Behind the Film

The Ladder 49 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jay Russell last directed The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep and Tuck Everlasting. The film's writer Lewis Colick last wrote Flamin’ Hot and The Fighter.

Director

Jay Russell

Screenwriter

Lewis Colick

Producers

Whitney Green
Chris Salvaterra
Casey Silver

Production Details

What we know about the Ladder 49 movie production.

Production Updates for Ladder 49

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Ladder 49 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Have updates about Ladder 49? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit update

Additional Information

All Trailers

Watch official Ladder 49 movie trailers and clips.

Questions

Looking for more information on Ladder 49?

Across the Web

• Get Tickets & Showtimes
• Buy on Amazon
• IMDb