Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- witty
- breezy
- lazy weekend
- camp movie night
What critics said
Critics largely viewed Firewalker as a derivative, cheaply made imitation of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone, though some found its relaxed cast chemistry and uncomplicated fun appealing.
What sets it apart
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Max Donigan and Leo Porter combine sarcasm, respect, and comic camaraderie throughout the treasure hunt.
The film borrows recognizable elements associated with Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone.
Patricia's map leads Max, Leo, and Patricia toward a hidden temple and ancestral power.
Chuck Norris's action persona is placed in a relaxed, lighthearted treasure-hunt setting with bar fights and physical obstacles.
Films like Firewalker, and why
Romancing the Stone
shared treasure-hunt adventure structure, comic tone, jungle obstacles, and deliberately lighthearted action
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
shared archaeological adventure formula, temple peril, mystical antagonism, and high-energy spectacle
The Jewel of the Nile
shared buddy-comedy chemistry, pulpy treasure hunting, and playful action-adventure tone
The Protector
shared martial-arts action, comic bravado, and colorful supernatural adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Release Date
- 1986-11-21
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (223)
Cast
- Chuck Norris
- Louis Gossett Jr.
- Melody Anderson
- Will Sampson
- Sonny Landham
- John Rhys-Davies
- Ian Abercrombie
- Richard Lee-Sung
- Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
- Álvaro Carcaño
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Firewalker about?
- A wisecracking trio battles mystical guardians and jungle hazards on a buoyant, bargain-bin quest for legendary treasure.
- What is Firewalker like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Firewalker as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Firewalker violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Firewalker as moderate.
- What did critics think of Firewalker?
- Critics largely viewed Firewalker as a derivative, cheaply made imitation of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone, though some found its relaxed cast chemistry and uncomplicated fun appealing.
- Which films are like Firewalker?
- Films with a similar feel include Romancing the Stone, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Jewel of the Nile, and The Protector.
- How long is Firewalker?
- Firewalker runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Firewalker?
- In United States, Firewalker streams on fuboTV.
