Official Website MPAA Rating: PG-13 Theater Release: 10/1/2004 Video Release: 3/8/2005 Buy it from Amazon: DVDVHS
The Post-9/11 Fireman Image - By Jeffrey Chen We may not have seen, in the movies, as direct a reflection of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, as Ladder 49. Without ever mentioning the events of that day, this movie's agenda becomes clear. It's an ode to the firemen, solemn and respectful, always keeping in mind the... MORE >>
Honoring Firefighters - By Betty Jo Tucker Brave men and women who risk their lives to rescue others from deadly fires certainly deserve recognition and appreciation. They also deserve a better cinematic tribute than Ladder 49, a well-meaning but disappointing movie about why people become firefighters. It’s only when the... MORE >>
