Man on Fire
Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.
Release Year
2004
Runtime
146 min
Audience Score
7.5
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.
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Man on Fire is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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