Man on Fire (2004)
A jaded ex-CIA operative unleashes relentless fury to save a kidnapped girl in Mexico City.
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.
How intense is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Man on Fire feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Man on Fire
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Is Man on Fire for you?
Is Man on Fire scary?
Only a little. Man on Fire has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Man on Fire gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Man on Fire sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Man on Fire OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire runs 2h 26m.
Where can I stream Man on Fire?
Man on Fire is streaming on Starz.
Does Man on Fire have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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