Man on Fire (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Man on Fire is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Élie Chouraqui, running about 93 minutes. “For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Creasy, a traumatized ex-CIA agent, gets a job as a bodyguard for Samantha, the twelve-year-old daughter of a wealthy Italian family living in a swanky villa on the shores of Lake Como.
Who’s in it. Man on Fire stars Scott Glenn as Creasy, Jade Malle as Samantha, Joe Pesci as David and Brooke Adams as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Man on Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on Fire (1987)?
- In US, Man on Fire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man on Fire worth watching?
- Man on Fire holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on Fire?
- Man on Fire stars Scott Glenn, Jade Malle, Joe Pesci, Brooke Adams and Jonathan Pryce.
- When was Man on Fire released?
- Man on Fire was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.