It’s not what stands in front of you, it’s who stands beside you|Sep. 22, 2017|United States|134 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Drama;History
Description: Only the Brave is a 2017 film that tells the story of Eric Marsh, the superintendent of Fire and Rescue Crew 7 in Prescott, Arizona. When a wildfire breaks out, Eric’s warning that it could threaten a nearby neighborhood is ignored by a hotshot crew from California. The fire spreads as predicted, resulting in the destruction of the neighborhood.
Eric’s wife, Amanda, encourages him to work with Duane Steinbrink, the town’s fire chief, to complete Crew 7’s certification as wildfire hotshots. However, the longer work season required for certification strains their relationship, as Amanda is frustrated by Eric’s reluctance to start a family.
Brendan McDonough, a troubled young man struggling with drug abuse and unemployment, seeks to turn his life around when he becomes a father. After being hired by Eric despite the crew’s skepticism, Brendan trains hard with the team. Eventually, Crew 7 becomes the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Brendan begins to reconnect with his daughter and build a relationship with her mother, Natalie. During a mission, Brendan is bitten by a rattlesnake but recovers. His mother urges him to reconsider his dangerous career for the sake of his child.
Brendan considers transferring to a safer role, but Eric reacts harshly, criticizing his past and questioning his ability to stay clean without the purpose of being a hotshot. After a confrontation with Amanda about his priorities and their future, Eric reflects on his actions. He apologizes to Brendan and tells Amanda he’s ready to start a family.
Cast director: Keith Woulard
Cast actor: Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly, James Badge Dale, Taylor Kitsch, Alex Russell, Andie MacDowell, Geoff Stults, Thad Luckinbill
Original name: Only the Brave