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**Man On A Ledge surprises with a story that weaves itself from genre to genre, keeping its audience guessing what comes next.** Man On A Ledge builds an intriguing plot that takes twists and turns from stopping a jumper to catching a prison escapee to robbing a vault to uncov…
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Man on a Ledge
“You can only push an innocent man so far”
64%
Movie
1h 42m
AI Analysis
Man on a Ledge (2012) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Man on a Ledge (2012) — a movie tagged as Action, Thriller, and Crime with tense moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled. Our models also surface themes such as identity, conflict, and relationships from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for general audiences. Expect fast-paced storytelling (~102 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Man on a Ledge 64% (2,807 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
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Synopsis
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled.
Quick facts
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- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 2012-01-13
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- TMDB rating
- 6.4
- TMDB ID
- 49527
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An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene,... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
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How long is the movie Man on a Ledge?
The official runtime for Man on a Ledge is approximately 102 minutes.
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Cast

Sam Worthington
Nick Cassidy

Elizabeth Banks
Lydia Mercer

Jamie Bell
Joey Cassidy

Anthony Mackie
Mike Ackerman

Edward Burns
Jack Dougherty

Genesis Rodriguez
Angie

Ed Harris
David Englander

Titus Welliver
Dante Marcus

Kyra Sedgwick
Suzie Morales

J. Smith-Cameron
Psychiatrist

Robert Clohessy
Prison Guard

Mandy Gonzalez
Manager

William Sadler
Valet

Afton Williamson
Janice Ackerman

Jonathan Walker
Investor

Daniel Sauli
Police Technician

Barbara Marineau
Screaming Woman

Patrick Collins
Father Leo
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**Man On A Ledge surprises with a story that weaves itself from genre to genre, keeping its audience guessing what comes next.** Man On A Ledge builds an intriguing plot that takes twists and turns from stopping a jumper to catching a prison escapee to robbing a vault to uncovering corrupt cops. This movie crams in so much in its short runtime, keeping the pace and energy high. There is no time for boredom. Check your phone, and you might miss something. Sam Worthington captivates audiences and is a sympathetic mastermind who pulls on the heartstrings while enacting his revenge. Man On A Ledge throws new challenges at the characters forcing them to get creative and adapt, keeping the movie fresh with its inexperienced characters attempting an ambitious heist. While all of its different story elements are simple or common on their own, these different plot pieces combine to make a fresh, fun, and entertaining heist film.
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