Man on a Ledge (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Man on a Ledge is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Asger Leth, running about 102 minutes. “You can only push an innocent man so far” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Man on a Ledge stars Sam Worthington as Nick Cassidy, Elizabeth Banks as Lydia Mercer, Jamie Bell as Joey Cassidy and Ed Harris as David Englander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Man on a Ledge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on a Ledge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on a Ledge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on a Ledge (2012)?
- In US, Man on a Ledge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man on a Ledge worth watching?
- Man on a Ledge holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on a Ledge?
- Man on a Ledge stars Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Ed Harris and Edward Burns.
- When was Man on a Ledge released?
- Man on a Ledge was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.