Feuding firefighter brothers battle a cunning arsonist in a gritty, suspenseful race against the flames.
A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on MGM+.
Some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence, about what an R should carry.
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Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA brilliant, imprisoned psychopath offers chilling insights into a serial killer's mind, if a young agent dares to listen.
The Departed (2006)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastatingUndercover lives collide in a gritty, relentless game of cat and mouse within Boston's criminal underworld.
The Bourne Identity (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · briskAn amnesiac with deadly skills races to uncover his identity while shadowy figures relentlessly pursue him.
Whiplash (2014)Gritty · emotionally devastating · relentlessA young drummer's pursuit of perfection under a ruthless instructor becomes a relentless, gritty battle for his soul.
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