Man on a Ledge
“You can only push an innocent man so far”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-22
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.1x
+$4.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asger Leth
- Screenplay & Story
- Pablo F. Fenjves
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- Man on a Ledge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.2M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, di Bonaventura Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asger Leth
Pablo F. Fenjves
Henry Jackman
Paul Cameron
Kevin Stitt
David Ready, Jake Myers, Mark Vahradian, Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Department Leadership Roster
Asger Leth
Director
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Mark Vahradian
Producer
Paul Cameron
Director of Photography
Pablo F. Fenjves
Screenplay
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Producer
Kevin Stitt
Editor
Alec Hammond
Production Design
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Stephen A. Pope
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Woloshyn
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man on a Ledge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man on a Ledge about?
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.
Who directed Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge was directed by Asger Leth.
Who stars in Man on a Ledge?
The principal cast of Man on a Ledge includes Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Edward Burns.
When was Man on a Ledge released and how long is it?
Man on a Ledge was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $46.2M at the worldwide box office (1.1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Man on a Ledge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man on a Ledge was composed by Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man on a Ledge?
Man on a Ledge holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).