# Only the Brave (2017)

> A determined fire chief builds Prescott’s first municipal Hotshot crew, forging a family of elite firefighters whose courage is tested by a catastrophic wildfire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/262885

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Joseph Kosinski
- Cast: Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly, James Badge Dale, Taylor Kitsch, Alex Russell, Andie MacDowell
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3829920/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, heroic, gripping, true story drama night, disaster movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and sacrifice in the face of nature's fury.

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