5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Man on a Ledge (2012)
Man on a Ledge (2012)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film addresses a personal quest for justice against corruption and a flawed legal system, resolving the conflict through individual initiative rather than promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
The movie features some visible diversity within its supporting cast, including a Black male and a Hispanic female in significant roles. However, these characters are integrated into the plot without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative itself is a thriller that does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Man on a Ledge" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot focuses on a man on a ledge attempting to clear his name, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film "Man on a Ledge" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a thriller plot involving a diamond heist and police corruption, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film focuses on a suspenseful heist and negotiation. Female characters, such as negotiator Lydia Mercer and accomplice Angie Lopez, are central to the plot but do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles involve dialogue, strategy, and technical tasks.
Man on a Ledge is an original film with no prior source material or established characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
Man on a Ledge (2012) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established character races to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
3.1
4.0
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