Man on Fire
1987, English. Directed by Élie Chouraqui.
For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…
Creasy, a traumatized ex-CIA agent, gets a job as a bodyguard for Samantha, the twelve-year-old daughter of a wealthy Italian family living in a swanky villa on the shores of Lake Como.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 4 September 1987
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Élie Chouraqui, Sergio Donati
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What Man on Fire is based on
Man on Fire is based on Man on Fire, a 1980 novel by A. J. Quinnell, published by William Morrow.
Novel · 1980
Man on Fire
By A. J. Quinnell
Published by William Morrow
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Man on Fire: quick answers
Is Man on Fire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Man on Fire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man on Fire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man on Fire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man on Fire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Man on Fire on?
Man on Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man on Fire?
If you liked Man on Fire, try Man on Fire, The Whisper Man, Room.
Who directed Man on Fire?
Man on Fire (1987) was directed by Élie Chouraqui and stars Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Brooke Adams.
What is Man on Fire based on?
Man on Fire is based on Man on Fire, a 1980 novel by A. J. Quinnell, published by William Morrow.