Man on a Ledge 2012
“You can only push an innocent man so far”
What is Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 13, 2012
- Studios
- Summit Entertainment, di Bonaventura Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
Man on a Ledge is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Summit Entertainment, di Bonaventura Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate rooftop standoff hides a daring diamond heist.”
- Edge‑of‑your‑seat rooftop tension
- Psychological cat‑and‑mouse between con and psychologist
- Fast‑paced crime action
- Relies heavily on genre conventions
Watch it if you enjoy tense standoffs and high‑stakes crime twists.
Suitable for teens and adults; contains suspenseful threats of suicide and violent crime.
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What is the main premise of the film?
An ex‑cop turned con threatens to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop while police try to talk him down.
Who does the police send to negotiate?
A female police psychologist is dispatched to negotiate with the man on the ledge.
What hidden motive does the rooftop standoff conceal?
The apparent suicide attempt serves as a cover for a massive diamond heist.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action, thriller, and crime film.
What is the film’s rating and runtime?
The movie is rated PG‑13 and runs about 1 hour 42 minutes.