The Ledge (2011): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
The Ledge is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Matthew Chapman. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Matthew Chapman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ledge About?
The premise of The Ledge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passionate affair between Gavin and his neighbor’s wife leads to a dangerous standoff on a skyscraper ledge. As time runs out, Gavin faces a difficult choice between eternal life and the woman he loves. Police officer Hollis races against the clock, desperately trying to reach them before it's too late. The situation escalates, leaving everyone uncertain of their fate.
The Ledge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suicide
- nonlinear timeline
- death of daughter
- african american
- infidelity
- tied to a chair
- ledge
- police
- cheating wife
- man on a ledge
- suicide by jumping off a building
- atheism
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- tied up while barefoot
- ball gag
- husband wife relationship
- bound and gagged
- atheist
- religious fundamentalism
- religious fundamentalist
- guilt
- gay character
- gay friend
- religious fanatic
- fanatic
- female topless nudity
- cuckolded husband
- husband forgives cheating wife
- wife has child of another man
- infertile husband
- impotent man
- husband listening wife have sex
- unhappy marriage
- woman masturbating in a shower
- religious husband
- husband aware of wife's cheating
- husband
- young
- man
- death of main character
- woman bound and gagged
- sex in a hotel room
- family relationships
- reading aloud
- bible
- rooftop
- waterfront
- employer employee relationship
- school uniform
- homophobia
- essay
Where to Watch The Ledge
Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of The Ledge
Directed by Matthew Chapman.
- Director Matthew Chapman
The Ledge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ledge 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 22%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
11 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Ledge Plot Summary
What happens in The Ledge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Detective Hollis Lucetti receives startling news from a doctor: he has been sterile his entire life. This revelation triggers a painful, curiosity-fueled moment at home as he confronts his wife, pressing for the truth about who could be the father of their children. The film wastes no time moving from personal doubt to a life-and-death crisis, threading a thread of secrecy through a seemingly ordinary domestic moment and setting the stage for a larger, more metaphysical struggle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ledge, scene by scene
The Ledge Box Office
The Ledge grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $9,216 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $9.2K
- International
- $1.3M
The Ledge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ledge.
How Well Do You Know The Ledge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What life-altering news does Doctor deliver to Detective Hollis Lucetti?
Cars in The Ledge
12 cars on screen, including the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2002 Gillig Low Floor.
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2006 Chevrolet Impala Background role
The Ledge Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Цена страсти” and “A Tentação”.
- Also known as
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- Цена страсти
- A Tentação
- 跳楼男
- Am Abgrund
- ザ・レッジ 12時の死刑台
- ザ・レッジ 12時の死刑台：2011
- 窗台
- Punto d'impatto
- Punkt zwrotny
- Au bord du gouffre
- The Ledge - Am Abgrund
- Lejtőn
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- Hayatının Seçimi
- На ръба
- על הקצה
- Ціна пристрасті
- 더 트랩: 난간 끝에 선 남자
- La Cornisa
- เล่ห์กลลวงพิศวาส
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The Ledge FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ledge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ledge?
The Ledge runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Ledge released?
The Ledge was released on July 8, 2011.
Who directed The Ledge?
The Ledge was directed by Matthew Chapman.
More films by Matthew Chapman Where can I watch The Ledge?
In the US, The Ledge is streaming on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Philo and available to buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Ledge make at the box office?
The Ledge grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($9,216 domestic, $1.3 million international).
How is The Ledge rated?
The Ledge has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Ledge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ledge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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