Man on Fire (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, Man on Fire is a drama film directed by Ranald MacDougall, running about 95 minutes. “Love Target!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bitter over their divorce, a wealthy businessman prevents his ex-wife from seeing their child. She then takes him to custody court and a judge tries to determine what will be best for the child.
Who’s in it. Man on Fire stars Bing Crosby as Earl Carleton, Inger Stevens as Nina Wylie, Mary Fickett as Gwen Seward and E.G. Marshall as Sam Dunstock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Man on Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on Fire (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man on Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man on Fire worth watching?
- Man on Fire holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on Fire?
- Man on Fire stars Bing Crosby, Inger Stevens, Mary Fickett, E.G. Marshall and Malcolm Brodrick.
- When was Man on Fire released?
- Man on Fire was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.