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Only the Brave

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 14m
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Jennifer Connelly, Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, and Miles Teller in Only the Brave (2017)
Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, here's a story of a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire.
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Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire.Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire.Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
67K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,410
459
  • Director
    • Joseph Kosinski
  • Writers
    • Sean Flynn(based on the GQ article "No Exit" by)
    • Ken Nolan
    • Eric Warren Singer
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Miles Teller
    • Jeff Bridges
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Kosinski
  • Writers
    • Sean Flynn(based on the GQ article "No Exit" by)
    • Ken Nolan
    • Eric Warren Singer
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Miles Teller
    • Jeff Bridges
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 244User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Jeff Bridges and Josh Brolin in Only the Brave (2017)
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    Top cast

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    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Eric Marshas Eric Marsh
    Miles Teller
    Miles Teller
    • Brendan McDonoughas Brendan McDonough
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Duane Steinbrinkas Duane Steinbrink
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Amanda Marshas Amanda Marsh
    James Badge Dale
    James Badge Dale
    • Jesse Steedas Jesse Steed
    Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch
    • Christopher MacKenzieas Christopher MacKenzie
    Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell
    • Marvel Steinbrinkas Marvel Steinbrink
    Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults
    • Travis Turbyfillas Travis Turbyfill
    Alex Russell
    Alex Russell
    • Andrew Ashcraftas Andrew Ashcraft
    Thad Luckinbill
    Thad Luckinbill
    • Scott Norrisas Scott Norris
    Ben Hardy
    Ben Hardy
    • Wade Parkeras Wade Parker
    Scott Haze
    Scott Haze
    • Clayton Whittedas Clayton Whitted
    Jake Picking
    Jake Picking
    • Anthony Roseas Anthony Rose
    Scott Foxx
    Scott Foxx
    • Travis Carteras Travis Carter
    Dylan Kenin
    Dylan Kenin
    • Robert Caldwellas Robert Caldwell
    Ryan Michael Busch
    Ryan Michael Busch
    • Dustin DeFordas Dustin DeFord
    • (as Ryan Busch)
    Kenneth Miller
    Kenneth Miller
    • Sean Misneras Sean Misner
    • (as Kenny Miller)
    Ryan Jason Cook
    Ryan Jason Cook
    • William Warnekeas William Warneke
    • Director
      • Joseph Kosinski
    • Writers
      • Sean Flynn(based on the GQ article "No Exit" by)
      • Ken Nolan
      • Eric Warren Singer
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    Storyline

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    In 2007 Prescott, Arizona, Eric Marsh of the Prescott Fire Department is frustrated fighting forest fires when the Type 1 or "Hotshot" front line forest fire fighting crews from afar overrule his operational suggestions to his area's sorrow. To change that, Marsh gets approval from the Mayor to attempt to organize an unprecedented certified municipal-based Hotshot crew for Prescott. To that end, Marsh needs new recruits, which includes the young wastrel, Brendan McDonough, to undergo the rigorous training and qualification testing for the most dangerous of fire fighting duty. Along the way, the new team meets the challenge and the hailed Granite Mountain Hotshots are born. In doing so, all the men, especially McDonough, are changed as new experience and maturity is achieved in fire-forged camaraderie. All this is put to the test in 2013 with the notorious Yarnell Hill Fire that will demand efforts and sacrifices no one can ignore. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    • helicopter
    • wildfire
    • baby
    • firefighter
    • forest fire
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's Not What Stands In Front Of You, It's Who Stands Beside You
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some sexual references, language and drug material
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In the official accident report released by the Arizona State Forestry Division, investigators noted a "culture of engagement" that, while ruled out as a direct contributing factor to the accident, was highlighted as the likely reason the Granite Mountain IHC chose to leave "the black". As noted, Hotshots are recognized as experts within the wildland firefighting community, whose persistence and improvisational ability makes them uniquely suited to the unusual challenges of wildfire engagement. It was concluded by investigators (and hinted at in the movie) that the Granite Mountain IHC was reluctant to sit by and do nothing, instead choosing to leave the black- presumably desiring to reengage the fire or assist in evacuation of Yarnell. While this decision was not sanctioned by the supervising authority, investigators determined the Granite Mountain IHC would not have perceived any risk associated with the move, since it was not yet known the fire would later shift directions. As a result, it was ruled out as a contributing factor but highlighted as a learning opportunity for wildland firefighters.
    • Goofs
      When Amanda leaves Duane's house in her truck, one of the crew member's feet can be seen reflected in the truck's chromed front bumper.
    • Quotes

      Duane Steinbrink: If you're looking for sympathy, the only place you're going to find it is in the dictionary, somewhere between shit and syphilis.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the credits roll the real Granite Mountain Hotshots are shown along with the actors who portrayed them.
    • Alternate versions
      The film's IMAX release presented the film open-matte, at an aspect ratio of 1.90:1, meaning there was more picture information visible in the top and bottom of the frame than in normal theaters and on home video.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Miles Teller/P!nk/Austin Rogers/William Patrick Corgan (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      It's a Long Way to the Top
      Written by Malcolm Young (as Malcolm Mitchell Young), Angus Young (as Angus McKinnon Young) and Bon Scott (as Ronald Belford Scott)

      Performed by AC/DC

      Courtesy of Columbia Records Nashville by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews244

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Wild fire disaster movie packs an emotional wallop
    "Only the Brave" (2017 release; 133 min.) brings the story if the Granite Mountain Hot Shots fire squad. As the movie opens, "Based on True Events" we are reminded, we get to know Eric Marsh and his gang, as they are trying to get certified as Hot Shots, allowing them to combat wild fires in the front line. We also get to know Brendan, a doped-out loser whose girlfriend just got pregnant. Realizing he needs to turn his life around, Brendan applies to join the fire squad and for reasons unknown until much later in the movie, Eric decides to give Brendan a shot. In a parallel story, we also get to know Eric;s wife Amanda, a horse whisperer. But not all is well in their marriage... At this point we are 15 min. into the movie but to tell you more of the plot would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.

    Couple of comments: this is the latest movie from up-and-coming director Joseph Kosinski, who previously directed "Ton: Legacy" and "Oblivion". In his latest, he steers away from sci-fi and instead brings us the incredible story of the Prescott, AZ wild fire squad, nicknamed the Granite Mountain Hot Shots. I expected a disaster movie, and there is certainly that too, but the movie does much more than that: it brings the story of a group of people in a way that you are completely emotionally invested in those people, and you CARE. Kosinski directs an all-star cast, headed by Josh Brolin as Eric. Is it just me, but Brolin only seems to get better as he is getting older. That guy is just solid and authentic. Miles Teller plays the role of Brendan, an unlikable character at first. Jennifer Connelly is outstanding as Eric's wife Amanda. Taylor Kitsch is one of the guys in the fire squad. In much smaller roles, Jeff Bridges is Duane (Eric's superior), and the ageless Andie MacDowell plays Duane's wife. The movie's photography is eye-candy, and the wild fire scenes, which I imagine are mostly CGI, look very real to me. Last but not least, there is a very nice musical score, courtesy of composer Joseph Trapanese (who has worked with Kosinski before).

    "Only the Brave" opened wide this weekend, and I was really looking forward to seeing it. The Friday evening screening where I saw this at here in Cincinnati was attended only so-so (less than half a fairly small theater), somewhat to my surprise, given the stellar critical acclaim this movie has been getting. I can only speak for myself, but I found this to be an outstanding wild fire disaster movie that packs an emotional wallop I didn't expect. I encourage you to check out "Only the Brave", be it in the theater, on VOD, or eventually on DVD/Blu-ray, and draw your own conclusion.
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    • paul-allaer
    • Oct 21, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • No Exit
    • Filming locations
      • Prescott, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Black Label Media
      • Di Bonaventura Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,343,983
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,002,665
      • Oct 22, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,351,322
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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