Man on Fire (2004)
Tony Scott's visceral revenge thriller starring Denzel Washington as a broken man reborn through fury and devotion.
Man on Fire - Movie Information
- Original Title: Man on Fire
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Tony Scott
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 26m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 23, 2004 (Canada), April 23, 2004 (United States - R), October 8, 2004 (United Kingdom - 18), September 30, 2004 (Germany - 16), October 13, 2004 (France - 12), April 23, 2004 (India), August 5, 2004 (Australia - MA 15+), October 8, 2004 (Brazil - 16), August 13, 2004 (Mexico - C), September 10, 2004 (Italy), October 8, 2004 (Spain), September 24, 2004 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: მრისხანება (GE), Hombre en llamas (AR), Gnev (RU), My Bodyguard (JP), Hombre en llamas (BO), Man on Fire - Mann unter Feuer (DE), Čovek pod vatrom (RS), Dia Pyrós Kai Sidírou (GR)
- Production Companies: Fox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Epsilon Motion Pictures, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, 20th Century Fox
- Production Countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico
Man on Fire - Plot
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.
Man on Fire - Trailer
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Creasy's art is death, and he is about to paint his masterpiece.
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Man on Fire - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tony Scott
Main Cast
- Denzel Washington
- Dakota Fanning
- Christopher Walken
- Radha Mitchell
- Marc Anthony
- Giancarlo Giannini
- Rachel Ticotin
- Mickey Rourke
- Roberto Sosa
- Jesús Ochoa
Writers
- Brian Helgeland
Producers
- Lucas Foster
- Tony Scott
- Arnon Milchan
Man on Fire - FAQs
Is Man on Fire based on a true story?
Man on Fire is not based on a true story. It is adapted from A.J. Quinnell's 1980 novel of the same name. The story is fictional, though it draws on the real and widespread problem of kidnapping-for-ransom that plagued Mexico City and other Latin American cities during that era.
Where can you stream Man on Fire?
Man on Fire is available to stream on Netflix and fuboTV. It can also be watched via AMC+ and YouTube TV. For those who prefer to rent or buy, the film is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Does Creasy die at the end of Man on Fire?
Yes, John Creasy dies at the end of Man on Fire. Mortally wounded throughout his campaign of revenge, he surrenders himself to the kidnappers in exchange for Pita's safe release. He succumbs to his injuries in the final moments, sacrificing his life to secure the girl's freedom.
Who are the main actors in Man on Fire?
Man on Fire stars Denzel Washington as John Creasy and Dakota Fanning as Lupita 'Pita' Ramos. The supporting cast includes Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony, Giancarlo Giannini, Rachel Ticotin, Mickey Rourke, Roberto Sosa, and Jesús Ochoa.
What is Man on Fire about?
Man on Fire follows John Creasy, a burned-out ex-CIA operative hired to protect a young girl in kidnapping-ridden Mexico City. After an unlikely bond forms between them and she is abducted, Creasy transforms into a relentless force of retribution, dismantling the criminal network responsible one target at a time.
What is the age rating for Man on Fire?
Man on Fire is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects the film's intense and graphic sequences of violence, strong language, and mature thematic content involving kidnapping, torture, and vigilante justice. It is not recommended for younger audiences.
How long is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes). The film uses its extended length to build a deliberate emotional connection between Creasy and Pita in the first half before shifting into an unrelenting revenge thriller in the second.
Who directed Man on Fire and who wrote it?
Man on Fire was directed by Tony Scott, known for his kinetic visual style and high-octane thrillers. The screenplay was written by Brian Helgeland, adapting A.J. Quinnell's novel. The film was produced by Lucas Foster, Tony Scott, and Arnon Milchan.
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