But he soon earns the respect of his fellow firefighters. The movie employs touching humor at times, as Brendan is called “Donut” as a nickname because he keeps getting zero answers right when he first gets started. This story is particularly poignant and will resonate with many viewers after the catastrophic and deadly wildfires across the West – especially in California – as this film was wrapping production in 2017.īolstered by an all-star cast which features Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, and Jennifer Connelly, there are several mini stories within the framework of the picture, including young Brendan McDonough (Miles Teller), who goes from being a drug addict and getting his girlfriend pregnant, to becoming a firefighter and a caring father.

This movie is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, who saved many lives by risking their own on several occasions. Only the Brave is about heroism, the ability to change, and about risking everything for a greater cause.

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