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Man on Fire

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39% Tomatometer 166 Reviews 89% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
In a Mexico City wracked by a recent wave of kidnappings, ex-CIA operative John Creasy (Denzel Washington) reluctantly accepts a job as a bodyguard for 9-year-old Lupita (Dakota Fanning), the daughter of wealthy businessman Samuel Ramos (Marc Anthony). Just as Creasy begins to develop a fondness for the young girl, a bloodthirsty gunman (Jesús Ochoa) kidnaps her. Now, Creasy must pick off a succession of corrupt cops and criminals to reach his ultimate object of vengeance.
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Man on Fire's solid action and top-shelf cast are undone by a relentlessly grim story that gets harder to take the longer it goes on.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 04/17/2019
3/4
Washington has chosen wisely, and he hasn't had to wait long. Go to Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club 04/17/2019
Scott's latest exercise in assaultive excess nevertheless lingers for two and a half hours, like a drunken houseguest who won't leave. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/25/2010
1/5
Extremely violent; not for kids. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 1d
1.5/4
Don’t miss the concluding title card assuring viewers that Mexico City, seen as nothing but a haven of murder and corruption for over two hours, is actually "a very special place"! Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/24/2022
2.5/5
At almost two-and-a-half hours the film really needs more meat on its bones. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/15/2020
2.0/4.0
This is a merely average film that had much more potential. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Danny T @RT03379494 4d In the top 5 of my favorite movies. See more Charles T @RT40688491 6d Must watch! Best Denzel side by side with Training Day See more R W @RTReview Jul 14 A classic that will be rewatched for many many years. See more Dean B @deanbeisly Jul 12 Another example of the necessity to accept the audience review, not the critics. Outstanding movie! One in which Denzel deserved another Oscar which never came. Excellent movie, in almost every way! See more Pixo T @RT76925117 Jul 11 Professional critics giving it a low rating because it is "violent"; their judgment is based on their weak emotions See more Samantha S @RT80037940 Jul 10 A thought provoking film with so many different twists and turns. Bravo Denzel for giving the always decisive role of badass! Loved it!! See more Read all reviews
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Tony Scott

Director

Denzel Washington

Creasy

Dakota Fanning

Pita

Christopher Walken

Rayburn

Giancarlo Giannini

Manzano

Radha Mitchell

Lisa

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Man on Fire (2004) Man on Fire (2004) Denzel Washington contemplates taking extreme action. Police official Giancarlo Giannini and crusading reporter Rachel Ticotin try and figure out the next move of a revenge-seeking bodyguard. Dakota Fanning (second from right) greets her new bodyguard Denzel Washington, as her parents Marc Anthony and Radha Mitchell look on. Revenge-seeking Denzel Washigton stops at nothing to get information about a kidnapping ring. Attorney Mickey Rourke discusses legal and financial options with client and family friend Marc Anthony. Radha Mitchell and Denzel Washington have a frank discussion about the dangers facing her family. Mickey Rourke (foreground) and Jesus Ochoa listen in to the kidnappers' demands. View more photos

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Synopsis In a Mexico City wracked by a recent wave of kidnappings, ex-CIA operative John Creasy (Denzel Washington) reluctantly accepts a job as a bodyguard for 9-year-old Lupita (Dakota Fanning), the daughter of wealthy businessman Samuel Ramos (Marc Anthony). Just as Creasy begins to develop a fondness for the young girl, a bloodthirsty gunman (Jesús Ochoa) kidnaps her. Now, Creasy must pick off a succession of corrupt cops and criminals to reach his ultimate object of vengeance.
Director
Tony Scott
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Lucas Foster, Tony Scott
Screenwriter
Brian Helgeland
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Scott Free Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, New Regency Pictures, Regency Enterprises
Rating
R (Strong Violence)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 21, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$77.9M
Runtime
2h 25m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)