Man on a Ledge

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Man on a Ledge

PG-13

2012

1h 42m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

Action

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When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.

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Critics Consensus

Uninspired acting and preposterous plotlines defuse Man on a Ledge's mildly intriguing premise.

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London Evening Standard

Feb 3, 2012

There's a professional slickness about the proceedings and it entertains for most of the time.

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Feb 3, 2012

3/5

It doesn't spend enough time on its ledge to be the definitive 'jumper' movie the title promises, but it's a hoot if approached in the proper mood.

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Josh Winning

Little White Lies

Feb 3, 2012

3/5

A joyfully silly thriller that won't win any awards for subtlety, but it already knows that.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Feb 23, 2023

1.5/4

Part heist scenario, part hostage yarn, part cop drama, all of these elements feel halfhearted and eye-rollingly familiar thanks to a messy script.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 24, 2022

2.5/5

Underneath the surface the movie has a fairly interesting premise. But it gets bogged down in it’s occasionally lame dialogue, it’s run-of-the-mill characters, and some truly head-scratching moments.

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Owen Nicholls

NME (New Musical Express)

Apr 23, 2021

There's a very thin ledge between 'stupid fun' and 'stupid dull' and for it's first half hour Man On A Ledge teeters perilously close to the abyss.

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David S

@IH8Phags69 Jun 23, 2026

This movie is incredibly r#t@rded I mean what the h#ll is up with all the awkward acting and the awkward pauses in between!

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Frans B

@FransB Jan 14, 2026

Entertaining enough although the writing feels lazy at times. Good cinematography. Not many original ideas but whole cast pretty convincing in character. Action, drama, suspense, twists and intrigue. Captivating when you have nothing else to attend to

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Aug 31, 2025

Success in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $18,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Scott F

@RT26036081 Aug 8, 2025

Pretty good suspense movie enjoyed it 😃👍

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Dennis T

@RT57256189 Jul 15, 2025

Not the best movie but definitely not a bad one, a thrilling heist and fun plot makes this movie enjoyable

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Pinoy Short R

@emill_santos Feb 18, 2025

Sakto lang. Medyo may kabagalan ang kwento. Hindi rin masyado napagtagpi ang mga eksena. Kung may flashback scenes sana e mas magiging ok ang dahilan kung bakit sya nakulong. Di mo din inaasahan un catch sa huli na tatay nya pala yun.

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Synopsis

When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.

Director: Asger Leth
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian
Screenwriter: Pablo F. Fenjves
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Summit Entertainment, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.6M
Runtime: 1h 42m

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