Man on a Ledge

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Man on a Ledge

PG-13

Released Jan 27, 2012

1h 42m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

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When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.

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Critics Consensus

Uninspired acting and preposterous plotlines defuse Man on a Ledge's mildly intriguing premise.

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London Evening Standard

There's a professional slickness about the proceedings and it entertains for most of the time.

Feb 3, 2012

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

It doesn't spend enough time on its ledge to be the definitive 'jumper' movie the title promises, but it's a hoot if approached in the proper mood.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2012

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Josh Winning

Little White Lies

A joyfully silly thriller that won't win any awards for subtlety, but it already knows that.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2012

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Part heist scenario, part hostage yarn, part cop drama, all of these elements feel halfhearted and eye-rollingly familiar thanks to a messy script.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 23, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Underneath the surface the movie has a fairly interesting premise. But it gets bogged down in it’s occasionally lame dialogue, it’s run-of-the-mill characters, and some truly head-scratching moments.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Owen Nicholls

NME (New Musical Express)

There's a very thin ledge between 'stupid fun' and 'stupid dull' and for it's first half hour Man On A Ledge teeters perilously close to the abyss.

Apr 23, 2021

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Vonda C

A really enjoyable movie, with a plot good enough to keep me both myself and my husband gripped until the end. Sam Worthington is great as the ex-cop who escapes from prison and fights to prove his innocence while standing on a hotel’s ledge. The story combines tension with humour, and deserves 5 stars for providing a good movie night.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Kal S

The set up is tantalising, but Man on a Ledge can't quite maintain the suspense through to the end, and the messy second half lands with a bit of a dull thud. Still, it's an enjoyable enough diversion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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Gaylord R

My wife, movie critic extraordinaire, stayed awake, alert, at the edge of her seat throughout this well-crafted, suspenseful film. The story was engaging, fast-paced, seasoned with great chemistry between the lead actors and some humorous interspersions when things got a little too tense. One should also not overlook possible allusions to, well, another very rich New Yorker, with dreams to build a big tower, after collecting insurance money fraudulently.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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B J

I don't understand the hate this movie receives. It's not particularly original, but it's a solid, entertaining movie with a great cast. I've watched it twice, enjoyed it both times.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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Wink D

I don't know why all of the bad reviews. It's a well-written, well-made movie with some great actors. I enjoyed it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/06/23

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David W

Good, easy movie. Pretty obvious storyline, but still fun.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/11/23

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Asger Leth

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Sam Worthington

Nick Cassidy

Elizabeth Banks

Lydia Spencer

Jamie Bell

Joey Cassidy

Anthony Mackie

Mike Ackerman

Genesis Rodriguez

Angie

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Synopsis

When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.

Director: Asger Leth
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian
Screenwriter: Pablo F. Fenjves
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Di Bonaventura Pictures, Summit Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.6M
Runtime: 1h 42m

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