Man on Fire (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Man on Fire is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tony Scott, running about 146 minutes. “Creasy's art is death, and he is about to paint his masterpiece.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Man on Fire stars Denzel Washington as John W. Creasy, Dakota Fanning as Lupita Ramos, Radha Mitchell as Lisa Ramos and Christopher Walken as Paul Rayburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Man on Fire has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $130.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on Fire 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 Fire (2004)?
- In US, Man on Fire is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Fire worth watching?
- Man on Fire holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man on Fire?
- Man on Fire stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell, Christopher Walken and Marc Anthony.
- When was Man on Fire released?
- Man on Fire was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.