Man on a Ledge (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Man on a Ledge is a 2012 crime thriller directed by Asger Leth, starring Sam Worthington and Jamie Bell. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $47.6 million worldwide on a $42 million budget. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Asger Leth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- Budget
- $42M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man on a Ledge About?
The premise of Man on a Ledge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Framed for a major heist, a desperate man begins a daring stunt, hanging from a skyscraper ledge to prove his innocence. As the NYPD investigates and time runs out, he enlists the help of a negotiator and a mysterious woman. His precarious situation becomes a calculated risk to expose the truth and seek retribution against those who set him up.
Man on a Ledge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police
- diamond
- negotiator
- standing on a ledge
- gender in title
- strong female protagonist
- woman wears a bra and panties
- woman wears underwear
- woman wears red lingerie
- woman changes clothes
- female police officer
- dark comedy
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- british actor playing american character
- police corruption
- australian actor plays an american character
- money falls through the air
- nypd new york police department
- hotel
- rooftop
- detective
- prison
- heist
- new york city
- diamond heist
- trust
- blonde woman
- love interest
- police shootout
- bartender
- newscaster
- bar
- revenge
- hot dog stand
- arrest
- irish american
- suspense
- handcuffs
- anti hero
- black cop
- climbing out a window
- jumping through a window
- jewelry
- air vent
- betrayal
- gun
- elevator
- female reporter
- cameraman
- one day timespan
- media coverage
Man on a Ledge Cast
Sam Worthington leads the cast, with Jamie Bell. Directed by Asger Leth.
- Director Asger Leth
More from Asger Leth
More films directed by Asger Leth, best-rated first: Ghosts of Cité Soleil and Move On.
Man on a Ledge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Man on a Ledge 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
22 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Man on a Ledge Plot Summary
What happens in Man on a Ledge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling heart of New York City, Nick Cassidy, portrayed by Sam Worthington, checks into the Roosevelt Hotel under the alias “Walker.” Occupying a room on the 21st floor, he indulges in a lavish meal paired with champagne before meticulously wiping away any trace of his fingerprints from the cutlery, all while tidying the room in preparation for a drastic act.
Full summary
The whole story of Man on a Ledge, scene by scene
Man on a Ledge Box Office & Budget
Man on a Ledge grossed $47.6 million worldwide on a $42 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $18.6 million came from the US and Canada and $29 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.6M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $18.6M
- International
- $29M
- Budget
- $42M
Man on a Ledge Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer MAN ON A LEDGE - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Man on a Ledge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Nick Cassidy's alias while staying at the Roosevelt Hotel?
Cars in Man on a Ledge
17 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1998 Jeep Cherokee.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1998 Jeep Cherokee Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Man on a Ledge Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Al borde del abismo” and “Borotvaélen”.
- Also known as
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- Al borde del abismo
- Borotvaélen
- На грани
- 맨 온 렛지
- Um Homem no Limite
- Le Temps d'un vol
- Dos au mur
- 맨온 렛지
- 惊天换日
- 天际100分钟
- 40 carati - Man on a ledge
- 40 carati
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- Ein riskanter Plan
- Gerçeğin Peşinde
- Мъж на ръба
- Med livet som indsats
- Muž na hraně
- Człowiek na krawędzi
- 窗台上的男人
- אדם על הקצה
- Reunalla
- Човек на ивици
- Στενά Περιθώρια
- Dreptate la înălțime
- Muž na hrane
- À Beira do Abismo
- На межі
- Cilvēks uz dzegas
- 驚天換日
- 天際100分鐘, ზღვარზე
- Tung Hỏa Mù
- L’home de la cornisa
- 崖っぷちの男
- ระห่ำระฟ้า ท้านรก
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Man on a Ledge FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Man on a Ledge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Man on a Ledge released?
Man on a Ledge was released on January 27, 2012.
Who directed Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge was directed by Asger Leth.
More films by Asger Leth Who is in the cast of Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge stars Sam Worthington and Jamie Bell.
How much did Man on a Ledge make at the box office?
Man on a Ledge grossed $47.6 million worldwide ($18.6 million domestic, $29 million international) on a budget of $42 million.
How is Man on a Ledge rated?
Man on a Ledge has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Man on a Ledge have a post-credit scene?
No. Man on a Ledge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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