Only the Brave (2017) | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Through hope, determination, sacrifice and the drive to protect families and communities, the Granite Mountain Hotshots become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the country. While most people run from danger, they run toward it -- watching over lives, homes and everything people hold dear, forging a unique brotherhood that comes into focus with one fateful fire in Yarnell, Ariz.

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Only the Brave's impressive veteran cast and affecting fact-based story add up to a no-frills drama that's just as stolidly powerful as the real-life heroes it honors.

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David Stratton

The Australian

The fires themselves are frighteningly well staged, and by the film's conclusion the courage and dedication of these firemen has been amply demonstrated. It's a pity that the film that tells their story wasn't a little less clunky.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 2, 2017

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It deserves credit for the way it tells a difficult story.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 1, 2017

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Kristen Lopez

Spectrum Culture

The story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots deserves a better movie.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 20, 2017

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Vadim Rizov

Filmmaker Magazine

This is a fine, illuminating look at a niche culture that bodes surprisingly well for Kosinski’s forthcoming Top Gun 2...

Jan 5, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

All of this relationship building and character development fuels the final act which, despite some predictable narrative setup, has a profound dramatic kick

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Center for Media Studies

While honoring firefighters and their self-sacrifice, the real gift of Only The Brave is the example given through the strength of the community forged by the wildfires...

Aug 24, 2021

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Michael B Really great movie I enjoyed it those firefighters are brave souls indeed Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/24 Full Review Connor A This is a great film. Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and the rest of the cast give great performances. The cast almost look identical to the real life heroes they're portraying. I knew nothing about the real life events before watching this, the ending hit me hard. Definitely give this one a watch. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/24 Full Review Karl N Loved it. Good story. Great characters. Well acted. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Nathan T A really good telling of an incredible story (or a series of incredible stories). Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Thea K incredibly emotional story. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Mitch C Great cast (Josh Brolin is excellent in everything) compelling story based on true events. You may be misty eyed at some point. It is about 20 minutes too long. One of my bugaboos...but still a top notch drama. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph Kosinski Director Josh Brolin Eric Marsh Miles Teller Brendan McDonough Jeff Bridges Duane Steinbrink Jennifer Connelly Amanda Marsh James Badge Dale Jesse Steed

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