Man on Fire
2004, English. Directed by Tony Scott.
Creasy's art is death, and he is about to paint his masterpiece.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Man on Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Tony ScottDirector
- Denzel WashingtonJohn W. Creasy
- Dakota FanningLupita Ramos
- Christopher WalkenPaul Rayburn
- Radha MitchellLisa Ramos
- Marc AnthonySamuel Ramos
- Giancarlo GianniniMiguel Manzano
- Rachel TicotinMariana Garcia Guerrero
- Mickey RourkeJordan Kalfus
- Roberto SosaDaniel Sanchez
- Jesús OchoaVictor Fuentes
- Gero CamiloAurelio Sanchez
- Mario ZaragozaJorge Gonzalez
Details
- Released
- 23 April 2004
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Helgeland
- Budget
- $70M
- Box office
- $130M
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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 Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 6,002 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man on Fire?
Man on Fire runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
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 buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man on Fire?
If you liked Man on Fire, try The Marksman, Death Wish, The Way of the Gun.
Who directed Man on Fire?
Man on Fire (2004) was directed by Tony Scott and stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken.
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.