Only the Brave (2017)
Elite firefighters face a relentless inferno, their unity and sacrifice etched in a suspenseful, true-life drama.
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
How intense is Only the Brave?
Only the Brave is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Only the Brave feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicearnestsuspensefulheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Only the Brave
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Is Only the Brave for you?
Is Only the Brave scary?
Only a little. Only the Brave has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Only the Brave gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Only the Brave sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Only the Brave OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Only the Brave?
Only the Brave runs 2h 13m.
Where can I stream Only the Brave?
Only the Brave is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Only the Brave have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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