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Man on a Ledge

2012·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
IMDb6.6Metacritic406.3Rotten Tomatoes31%52%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

You can only push an innocent man so far

An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled.
Heist ThrillerSuspensefulAction-PackedConspiracyManhattanIntrigueCaperUndercover

Crew

Directed by:
G.A. Aguilar, David 'Wex' Wechsler, Asger Leth
Written by:
Pablo F. Fenjves
Produced by:
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Deborah Aquila, Tricia Wood
Composed by:
Henry Jackman, Greg P. Russell, Vanessa Lapato

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Man on a Ledge

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Where can I stream Man on a Ledge legally?

fuboTVThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeLionsgate+

Man on a Ledge is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Man on a Ledge worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Man on a Ledge rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Man on a Ledge?

1 h 42 min

Man on a Ledge runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Man on a Ledge?

Critics36
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Man on a Ledge higher (60) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Man on a Ledge a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$46 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $42 million to make and earned $46 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Man on a Ledge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Man on a Ledge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Man on a Ledge in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Man on a Ledge use?

Camera SpoofingJust Like Robin HoodBroken BirdSpicy LatinaPolitically Incorrect VillainThere Are Two Kinds of People in the WorldMultitasked ConversationPrecision F-StrikeHeel–Face Revolving DoorThe HeistClear My NameSmug Snakeand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Man on a Ledge, including Camera Spoofing, Just Like Robin Hood, Broken Bird.