Movie

Lifeline

1997 · 108 min

A tense, fiery procedural that mixes macho rivalry with a tender romance, building to a harrowing inferno.

Tagline: Sometimes the most dangerous fires burn without flames.
Overview: A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, betrayal, redemption, love
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
betrayal
redemption
love
work
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild