Man on a Ledge (2012)
An ex-cop's rooftop standoff in Manhattan masks a gritty, tense diamond heist unfolding with brisk suspense.
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled.
How intense is Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Man on a Ledge feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Man on a Ledge
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Is Man on a Ledge for you?
Is Man on a Ledge scary?
Only a little. Man on a Ledge has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Man on a Ledge gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Man on a Ledge sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Man on a Ledge OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does Man on a Ledge have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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