description Only the Brave Overview
Only the Brave recounts the events surrounding the June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Prescott, Arizona. The film depicts the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite firefighting crew comprised of 20 members who tragically lost 19 lives during the blaze. It is based on a GQ article and dedicated to the memory of those involved.
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info Only the Brave Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2017 |
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What real event is Only the Brave based on?
Only the Brave is based on the Granite Mountain Hotshots and the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. On June 30, 2013, 19 of the 20 crew members died while fighting that wildfire.
Who is the surviving firefighter in Only the Brave?
Miles Teller plays Brendan McDonough, the lookout who survived because he was separated from the rest of the crew. The film uses his perspective to frame both the crew's brotherhood and the aftermath of the disaster.
Who plays Eric Marsh in Only the Brave?
Josh Brolin plays Eric Marsh, the superintendent of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Jennifer Connelly plays his wife Amanda, and Jeff Bridges plays Duane Steinbrink.
What article inspired Only the Brave?
The movie is based on Sean Flynn's GQ article No Exit about the Yarnell Hill Fire. Joseph Kosinski directed the film, which was released in 2017.
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