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Man on Fire

2004Movie2 h 26 minR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic477.4Rotten Tomatoes39%89%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Creasy's art is death, and he is about to paint his masterpiece.

Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.

Feels like

  • Gritty Revenge Thriller
  • Emotional Bond
  • Visually Striking
  • Redemption Arc
  • High-Octane Action
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Cultural Contrast
  • Protective Instinct
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Iconic Score

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Tony Scott
Written by
Brian Helgeland, A. J. Quinnell
Produced by
Tony Scott, Arnon Milchan, Lucas Foster
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

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Facts

April 23, 2004 · 2 h 26 min · R

Released
April 23, 2004
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$130 million
Available in
101 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Get Out!, Screw the Money, This Is Personal!, Big Bad +9

  • Get Out!
  • Screw the Money, This Is Personal!
  • Big Bad
  • Lock-and-Load Montage
  • Leave Behind a Pistol
  • Character Tics
  • Anti-Hero
  • Pragmatic Villainy
  • Something Only They Would Say
  • Too Good for This Sinful Earth
  • Ransom Drop
  • Convenient Misfire

12 of 117 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream Man on Fire?

YouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Man on Fire streams on YouTube TV and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 76 other countries.

Is Man on Fire worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (43).

What tropes does Man on Fire use?

Get Out!Screw the Money, This Is Personal!Big BadLock-and-Load MontageLeave Behind a PistolCharacter TicsAnti-HeroPragmatic VillainySomething Only They Would SayToo Good for This Sinful EarthRansom DropConvenient Misfireand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including Get Out!, Screw the Money, This Is Personal!, and Big Bad.