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6.2 / 10(403 votes)IMDbR20111h 41m$611K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Germany

The Ledge

“One life. One chance. One step.”

Synopsis

A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 8, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 5, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.06x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$611K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.06x

-$9.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $611K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matthew Chapman
Screenplay & Story
Matthew Chapman
Original Score
Nathan Barr
Original Title
The Ledge
Country of Origin
United States of America, Germany
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$611K
Production Studios
Foresight Unlimited, VIP Media Group, Michael Mailer Films, Rising Star Productions, Ledge Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matthew Chapman

Screenplay & Story

Matthew Chapman

Original Score & Music

Nathan Barr

Director of Photography

Bobby Bukowski

Film Editing

Anne McCabe, Alex Hall

Producers

Mark Damon, Moshe Diamant, Michael Mailer

Department Leadership Roster

Matthew Chapman

Director

Matthew Chapman

Writer

Anne McCabe

Editor

Alex Hall

Alex Hall

Editor

Nathan Barr

Nathan Barr

Original Music Composer

Bobby Bukowski

Director of Photography

James A. Gelarden

Production Design

Jillian Kreiner

Costume Design

Mark Damon

Mark Damon

Producer

Danny Cosmo

Danny Cosmo

Stunt Coordinator

Moshe Diamant

Producer

Michael Mailer

Michael Mailer

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ledge.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ledge

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Ledge about?

A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.

Who directed The Ledge?

The Ledge was directed by Matthew Chapman.

Who stars in The Ledge?

The principal cast of The Ledge includes Charlie Hunnam, Liv Tyler, Terrence Howard, Patrick Wilson, Jaqueline Fleming.

When was The Ledge released and how long is it?

The Ledge was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Ledge?

The Ledge had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $611K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Ledge?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ledge was composed by Nathan Barr.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ledge?

The Ledge holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).