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Life on the Line

2016·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb5.2Metacritic244.5Rotten Tomatoes–36%

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Life on the Line fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau Ginner is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Since that tragic day, he has raised his niece Bailey and risen to foreman of a lineman team. However, there is friction when Bailey's on-off boyfriend Duncan joins the crew, while another new recruit is hiding PTSD symptoms. Beau and his team are soon putting their lives at risk in a race to replace miles of power cables to keep the electrical grid running before the deadly lightning storm strikes. Based on a true story; this film is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.
LinemenElectrical StormTrue StoryBrother's DeathGrief and ResponsibilityHigh-Risk JobFamily ThemesCourageTexas

Crew

Directed by:
David Hackl, Christine Wilson
Written by:
Primo Brown, Primo Brown, Peter I. Horton
Produced by:
Jamie Goehring, Phillip Glasser, Shawn Williamson
Composed by:
Bill Mellow, Jeff Toyne, James Fonnyadt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Life on the Line

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Where can I stream Life on the Line legally?

PrimePeacockHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Life on the Line is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Life on the Line worth watching?

29
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life on the Line rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Life on the Line?

1 h 37 min

Life on the Line runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Life on the Line based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Life on the Line?

Critics24
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Life on the Line higher (44) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Life on the Line in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Life on the Line?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Life on the Line in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Life on the Line use?

Alcoholic ParentArc WordsAttempted RapeBabies Ever AfterBadass BikerBoyfriend-Blocking DadDriven to SuicideFamily Versus CareerInterrupted SuicideOnly Known by Their NicknameNephewismPapa Wolfand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Life on the Line, including Alcoholic Parent, Arc Words, Attempted Rape.