Only the Brave

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 70/100
Total warning time: 11m 3s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 20/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:45:23] Brief scene with a couple kissing.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (33s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:45] Characters drinking alcohol at a bar.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:15:30] Brief scene with a character smoking a cigarette.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (10m 30s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:20:00 - 01:25:30] Intense firefighting scenes with peril and danger.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:45:00 - 01:50:00] Graphic scenes of injuries and fatalities from fire.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (0s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:15:45] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:40:20] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:10:15] Use of the word 'shit'.
Only the Brave
Year: 2017
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 134 min
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 72
Votes: 58371
Gross: 18,340,051
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Stars: Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly
Overview: 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.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Only the Brave' (2017)?
A: 'Only the Brave' is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite group of firefighters who battle wildfires in Arizona. The film follows their personal and professional lives, culminating in their heroic efforts during the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Only the Brave'?
A: The movie stars Josh Brolin as Eric Marsh, the superintendent of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, Miles Teller as Brendan McDonough, a troubled young man who joins the team, Jeff Bridges as Duane Steinbrink, a local fire official, and Jennifer Connelly as Amanda Marsh, Eric's wife.
Q: Is 'Only the Brave' based on a true story?
A: Yes, 'Only the Brave' is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of wildland firefighters from Prescott, Arizona. The film depicts their camaraderie, training, and the tragic events of the Yarnell Hill Fire, where 19 of the 20 team members lost their lives.
Q: Who directed 'Only the Brave'?
A: The movie was directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for his work on films like 'Tron: Legacy' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
Q: What was the critical reception of 'Only the Brave'?
A: 'Only the Brave' received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, particularly those of Josh Brolin and Miles Teller, as well as the film's emotional depth and respectful portrayal of the real-life events.