Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, Planes: Fire & Rescue is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Roberts Gannaway, running about 83 minutes. “When others fly out, heroes fly in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
Who’s in it. Planes: Fire & Rescue stars Ed Harris as Blade Ranger (voice), Dane Cook as Dusty Crophopper (voice), Julie Bowen as Dipper (voice) and Curtis Armstrong as Maru (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Planes: Fire & Rescue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $151.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planes: Fire & Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planes: Fire & Rescue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)?
- In US, Planes: Fire & Rescue is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Planes: Fire & Rescue worth watching?
- Planes: Fire & Rescue holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Planes: Fire & Rescue?
- Planes: Fire & Rescue stars Ed Harris, Dane Cook, Julie Bowen, Curtis Armstrong and John Michael Higgins.
- When was Planes: Fire & Rescue released?
- Planes: Fire & Rescue was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.