Firefighting movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant firefighting movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, tense, suspense, suspenseful, intense and realistic films and TV shows about / with firefighting, firefighter, fire brigade, fire, fire department, rescue, disaster, danger, fireman and teamwork plots mostly in Drama, Action and Thriller genres shot in USA, UK, China and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as firefighting: No Escapes (2020), Chernobyl: Abyss (2021), Under Fire (2021), Only the Brave (2017), Ablaze (2001), Backdraft (1991), Hellfighters (1968), Ladder 49 (2004), Station 19 (2018), The Towering Inferno (1974).
Best films
New films
| Flashover (2022) | 5.4 | |
| Station 19 (2018) | 7.1 | |
| Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) | 6.0 | |
| Rams (2020) | 6.5 | |
| Vollies (2021) | 6.2 |
List of firefighting movies
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: Russia
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
A heroic story about firefighters and rescuers. What we call an act of bravery is just a usual routine for them, if only one can get used to mortal danger and extreme risk. When people in distress seem to have nobody who may help them, rescuers come ...
Style:
suspense, atmospheric, sentimental, intense, emotional
Plot:
firefighting, natural disaster, forest fire, fire, friendship between men, race against time, heroism, machismo, bravery, mentor, friends, danger ...
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
The film tells about the firefighter, heroically eliminating the consequences of the tragedy at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Style:
rough, depressing, thought provoking, disturbing, serious ...
Plot:
nuclear power plant, radiation, radiation sickness, nuclear reactor, disaster, firefighting, evacuation, death, accident, hospital, communism, society ...
Time:
year 1986, 80s, 20th century
Place:
chernobyl, ussr, poland, europe, ukraine ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Belgium
Duration: 47 min.
TV show
Story:
A tight-knit and headstrong group of firefighters gets shook up by an abrupt change of leadership. After a fatal error during an intervention they come under scrutiny and have to fight for the survival of their beloved fire station "Post ...
Style:
tense, suspense, disturbing, captivating, intense ...
Plot:
fire brigade, fire department, firefighting, workplace, firefighter, lifeguard, danger, fire, rescue attempt, rescue team, teamwork, forest fire ...
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Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
Style:
exciting, emotional, tense, dramatic, suspense ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
natural disaster, forest fire, firefighter, heroism, tragedy, rescue, danger, friends, mentor, firefighting, fire department, male camaraderie ...
Time:
year 2007, year 2017, 2010s, 2000s, year 2013 ...
Place:
arizona, usa
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Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
Hoping to make a killing on the insurance money, oil refinery owner Wendell Mays decides to burn the place to the ground. His greed endangers the lives of the entire town as the fireball creates a spreading inferno threatens to engulf the entire ...
Style:
realistic, serious, exciting, suspenseful, rough
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
firefighter, firefighting, fire, hospital, law enforcement, danger, police investigation, chaos, fire brigade, evacuation, disaster, oil refinery ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
They say a blast of flames can take a life ... and hide a secret. But now firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey are battling each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.
Style:
suspense, tense, suspenseful, emotional, exciting ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
firefighter, arson, corruption, fire, rescue, pyromaniac, investigation, firefighting, natural disaster, danger, rookie, disaster ...
Time:
year 1971, 90s, 20th century, 70s
Place:
usa, chicago
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
The adventures of oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on real-life Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world.
Style:
sentimental, serious, exciting, rough, surprise ending ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
firefighter, oil, firefighting, tough guy, fire, danger, fistfight, reporter, marriage, oil well, heroes, family relations ...
Time:
20th century, 60s
Place:
malaysia, houston texas, usa, acapulco mexico, texas ...
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
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 ...
Style:
sincere, sad, touching, inspirational, emotional ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night
Plot:
firefighter, death of protagonist, fire department, friendship, rescue, disaster, fire, firefighting, funeral, redemption, friend, building collapse ...
Time:
year 2004, 21st century
Place:
maryland, baltimore, usa, california
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. These brave men and women are like family, literally and figuratively, and together ...
Style:
suspense, compassionate, realistic, serious, sincere ...
Plot:
fire department, fire brigade, firefighter, team, danger, lesbian, gay, firefighting, lesbian love, saving a life, father daughter relationship, partner ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
seattle, chicago
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
At the opening party of a colossal - but poorly constructed - office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
Style:
suspense, sexy, tense, suspenseful, epic ...
Audience:
boys' night, kids
Plot:
disaster, catastrophe, skyscraper, rescue, natural disaster, race against time, survival, firefighter, evacuation, trapped in a building, trapped, fire ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
san francisco, california
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
Seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish ...
Style:
psychological, tense, thrilling, captivating, tension
Plot:
firefighting, firefighter, redemption, teamwork, fire brigade, forest fire, troubled past, second chance, save the day, fire, reformatory, prisoner ...
Place:
northern california
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Genre: Animation, Action, Drama
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Daigo Toake burns with remarkable talent and unparalleled determination. Shun Onoda struggles against the walls blocking his own path. Yuki Nakamura hopes to become one of the few female members of the special rescue corps known as ...
Style:
anime, captivating, inspirational, intense, emotional ...
Plot:
teamwork, firefighting, fire department, firefighter, fire, courage, determination, heroism, rescue, fireman, fire brigade, workplace situations ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
tokyo
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story:
Steel River Blues is a British television drama serial first broadcast in September 2004 on ITV. based on the working and private lives of a group of firefighters in Middlesbrough. Critics were quick to dub the new drama "Middlesbrough's ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, disturbing, realistic, tense ...
Plot:
firefighter, firefighting, fire, workplace situations, fire department, fire brigade, workplace, rescue, coworker, daring rescue, problem, rescue attempt ...
Place:
britain
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sport
Country: USA, India, UK, Australia, Japan, Finland
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and ...
Style:
computer animated, humorous, intense, 3d animation, semi serious ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, pre-teens, girls' night, teens ...
Plot:
firefighter, airplane, aviation, rescue, anthropomorphic vehicle, firefighting, love, friends, friendship, danger, escapades, anthropomorphism ...
Place:
usa, san francisco, new jersey
Is relevant?
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Pete Sandich is a reckless fire-fighting pilot who is killed in what was to have been his final mission. Ascending to Heaven, Pete is introduced to business-like angel who instructs the spectral Pete to pass on his aviation knowledge to his young ...
Style:
sentimental, emotional, touching, romantic, intense ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, girls' night, date night, chick flick
Plot:
afterlife, airplane, aviation, rescue, guardian angel, love, supernatural, ghost, grief, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, loss of loved one, love at first sight ...
Place:
usa, colorado, montana
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 62 min.
Story:
The alarm has sounded and the Pontypandy crew is off to rescue their friends and others in need. From engine sparks and wild fireworks to water rescue and more, you won't want to miss these adventures with your favorite hero, Fireman Sam!
Style:
exciting, captivating, disturbing
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
firefighting, emergency, rescue, teamwork, firefighter, lifeguard, rescue team, fire brigade, fire department, rescue attempt, workplace, team ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Lin Luxiao possesses exceptional firefighting skills and extensive experience. He is the head of the Special Operations Station on Heping Road in Beixun City. By a twist of fate, he is chosen to become an instructor for a reality show aimed at ...
Style:
captivating, thrilling
Plot:
firefighting, firefighter, fire brigade, daring rescue, fire department, fireman, lifeguard, saving a life, assistant, social services, teamwork, intelligence agency ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
“Tears on Fire” is a rare production featuring firefighting profession in Taiwan, which portrays the life stories of four firefighters. From their daily work, they have not only witnessed various spectrums of Taiwan’s society, but also been ...
Style:
captivating, tense, suspenseful
Plot:
firefighter, firefighting, fire brigade, fire department, workplace, workplace situations, coworker, help, fire, society, heroes, teamwork ...
Place:
taiwan
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Code Red is an American drama series that ran from 1981 to 1982 on ABC and was produced by Irwin Allen. The series revolves around the family and crew of L.A. Battalion Fire Chief Joe Rorchek.
Style:
heroic, emotional, educational
Plot:
firefighter, firefighting, father son relationship, fire brigade, family drama, leadership, teamwork, fire department, family values, community service, resilience, urban ...
Time:
80s
Place:
los angeles
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
When Fireman Sam performs a super-heroic rescue, he is awarded a special bravery medal and offered a new job in Newtown by visiting Chief Fire Officer Boyce. Meanwhile, a Pontypandy Pioneer Scouts camping trip, results in a forest fire that ...
Style:
disturbing, captivating, uplifting, educational, suspense ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, preschool
Plot:
firefighter, forest fire, teamwork, forest, fire brigade, firefighting, bravery, rescue, community, children, intelligence agency, fire department ...
Time:
2000s
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Emergency! is an American television series that combines the medical drama and action-adventure genres. It was produced by Mark VII Limited and distributed by Universal Studios. It debuted as a midseason replacement on January 15, 1972, on NBC, ...
Style:
medical drama, retro, action adventure, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
firefighting, paramedic, firefighter, rescue, fire department, fire brigade, affair, medical, ambulance, doctor, rescue team, first aid ...
Time:
20th century, 70s
Place:
los angeles, usa, california
Is relevant?
Genre: Family
Country: UK
Duration: 61 min.
Story:
Fireman Sam and his team are on a mission to save Pontypandy! When a hurricane threatens the town, emergencies pop up everywhere... from saving the Wildmen of Pontypandy to rescuing a group from the flooding mines to protecting their new fire ...
Style:
entertaining, captivating, uplifting, educational, lighthearted ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly
Plot:
teamwork, fire department, storm, children, rescue, firefighting, firefighter, heroes, daring rescue, fire brigade, hotshot hero, salvation ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
The leakage of a massive LPG tank causes a group of brave firemen, police and local people to put their life on the line when a total city evacuation is impossible because a prison lies in the radius.
Style:
thrilling, tense, captivating, intense, suspense ...
Plot:
firefighter, police, fire, accident, firefighting, fireman, rescue, disaster, fire brigade, fire department, heroism, bravery ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
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Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Story of Li Xi Cheng who join with the firefighter team with the aura of a hero but hit with ruthless reality. Deputy captain Ye Qiheng made a special training plan to hone these new team members into real “special service elites.” After facing ...
Style:
suspense, captivating, thrilling, action packed, suspenseful ...
Plot:
teamwork, fire brigade, firefighting, fireman, firefighter, fire department, workplace, job, firefight, forest fire, fire, saving a life ...
Time:
2020s
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 297 min.
TV show
Story:
As the Paris firefighters try to stop the flames from spreading in the Cathedral, the show also follows characters being put through the wringer - they will have to fight each other, love each other, come across each other, hate each other, smile at ...
Style:
tense, realistic, suspenseful, thrilling, captivating ...
Plot:
firefighter, fire brigade, notre dame cathedral, fire, rescue, firefighting, problem, house fire, heroism, rescue attempt, disaster, sacrifice ...
Time:
year 2019, 2010s
Place:
france, paris france
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Nell is a young mother convicted of accidentally killing her alcoholic husband. When given the opportunity to serve his sentence as a forest firefighter, demonstrates his courage and discipline in an exceptional way.
Style:
tense, suspense, disturbing, captivating, action drama ...
Plot:
female protagonist, teamwork, rescue mission, young mother, second chance, redemption, wildfire, firefighting, firefighter, fire, intelligence agency, workplace situations ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Based on real life events, the film revolves around the heroic efforts of a team of firefighters as they attempt to deal with a fire that breaks out at an oil refinery in Dalian
Style:
suspenseful, touching, thought provoking, heartbreaking, suspense
Plot:
fire brigade, disaster, fire, accident, oil, rescue mission, danger, evacuation, save the day, heroic mission, daring rescue, save the world ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Romance
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Burning Flame II is a TVB modern action drama that focuses on the duties and challenges of Hong Kong firefighters. Wong He continues to be the leading star in this series along with other new cast members including Alex Fong, Maggie Cheung Ho Yee, ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, suspenseful, action drama ...
Plot:
firefighter, fire brigade, problem, family relations, father daughter relationship, loss of wife, save the day, firefighting, bereavement, workplace situations, fire, social services ...
Place:
hong kong
Is relevant?
Genre: Action
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Encouraged by the fireman leader Chung Yau-sing, young and playful Fong Lei-on joins the team and gets to know Cheuk Pak-yu. Unfortunately, the two of them are having lots of misunderstanding at work. Lei-on believes that Pak-yu has stolen ...
Style:
tense, thrilling, captivating, psychological, action drama ...
Plot:
firefighter, teamwork, fire department, fire brigade, heroism, danger, bravery, courage, duty, workplace, workplace situations, coworker ...
Place:
hong kong
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
On Christmas Eve at Tower Sky, an ultra-luxurious building complex, a White Christmas party is held to dazzle its equally high-end tenants and VIP guests. Dae-ho, the manager of the building and single father, is forced to cancel plans with his ...
Style:
suspenseful, exciting, serious, christmas horror, breathtaking ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
disaster, skyscraper, catastrophe, firefighter, fire, tower, rescue, christmas, trapped, danger, survival, save the day ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
seoul, south korea, korea, asia
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