Man on Fire (2004)

Creasy's art is death, and he is about to paint his masterpiece.

Man on Fire (2004) poster

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.

Director: Tony Scott
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography: Paul Cameron
Editing: Christian Wagner
Production: Fox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Epsilon Motion Pictures
Country: Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $70M
Box Office: $130M
Original Language: en

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Twisted Psychological Thriller

Keywords

mexico, mexico city, mexico, based on novel or book, kidnapping, bodyguard, diary, bible, remake, stuffed animal, revenge, gun battle, cell phone, alcoholic, grenade launcher, child kidnapping

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man on Fire about?
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.
Who directed Man on Fire?
Man on Fire was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in Man on Fire?
Man on Fire stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony, Giancarlo Giannini.
How long is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
What genre is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Man on Fire?
Man on Fire had a budget of $70M.
How much did Man on Fire gross?
Man on Fire grossed $130M worldwide.
Where was Man on Fire produced?
Man on Fire was produced in Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Man on Fire?
The themes of Man on Fire include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Twisted Psychological Thriller.