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Man on Fire (2004)

โ€œCreasy's art is death, and he is about to paint his masterpiece.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 5,915 votes 2h 26m r ActionThrillerDrama

#19 of 179 films from 2004 #227 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tony Scott ยท Written by Brian Helgeland, A. J. Quinnell

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Overview

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.

Cast

Denzel Washingtonas John W. Creasy
Dakota Fanningas Lupita Ramos
Christopher Walkenas Paul Rayburn
Radha Mitchellas Lisa Ramos
Marc Anthonyas Samuel Ramos
Giancarlo Gianninias Miguel Manzano
Mickey Rourkeas Jordan Kalfus
Rachel Ticotinas Mariana Garcia Guerrero
Roberto Sosaas Daniel Sanchez
Jesรบs Ochoaas Victor Fuentes
Gero Camiloas Aurelio Sanchez
Mario Zaragozaas Jorge Gonzalez
Charles Paraventias Jersey Boy
Carmen Salinasas Guardian Three

Facts

Release dateApril 23, 2004
Runtime146 min (2h 26m) โ€” longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$130,300,000 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0328107

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Questions

How long is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Is Man on Fire worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 5,915 votes, which places it #19 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 90%) and #227 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Man on Fire?
Man on Fire was directed by Tony Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: True Romance (1993), Crimson Tide (1995), Enemy of the State (1998).
Who stars in Man on Fire?
Denzel Washington as John W. Creasy; Dakota Fanning as Lupita Ramos; Christopher Walken as Paul Rayburn; Radha Mitchell as Lisa Ramos; Marc Anthony as Samuel Ramos; Giancarlo Giannini as Miguel Manzano.
What is Man on Fire rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Man on Fire?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14775.

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