The Ledge

2011
R
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

21K

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Liv Tyler, Terrence Howard, Jaqueline Fleming, Charlie Hunnam, and Patrick Wilson in The Ledge (2011)

A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist escalates into a lethal battle of wills

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7 Videos

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Drama Romance Thriller

A police officer looks to talk down a young man lured by his lover's husband to the ledge of a high rise, where he has one hour to contemplate a fateful decision.A police officer looks to talk down a young man lured by his lover's husband to the ledge of a high rise, where he has one hour to contemplate a fateful decision.A police officer looks to talk down a young man lured by his lover's husband to the ledge of a high rise, where he has one hour to contemplate a fateful decision.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

21K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Videos7

Clip 0:48

"One Night"

Clip 0:54

"You're Not Up Here By Choice, Are You?"

Photos28

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Charlie Hunnam

Gavin Nichols

Terrence Howard

Det. Hollis Lucetti

Patrick Wilson

Joe Harris

Liv Tyler

Shana Harris

Jaqueline Fleming

Angela Lucetti

Christopher Gorham

Chris
(as Chris Gorham)

Maxine Greco

Consuela

Geraldine Singer

Doctor

Dean J. West

Frank
(as Dean West)

Brianna Dufrene

Gail

Jillian Batherson

Harper

Tyler Humphrey

Jimmy

Mike Pniewski

Lt. Markowitz

Katia Gomez

Selena

Monica Acosta

Housekeeper
(uncredited)

Chris Angerdina

Detective
(uncredited)

Maverick Boudreaux

Cameraman
(uncredited)

Ashley Braud

Patricia Wilson
(uncredited)
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Director
- Matthew Chapman
Writer
- Matthew Chapman
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Storyline

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Trivia
The film's premise is somewhat similar of the Stephen King short story, also called "The Ledge".

Goofs
At 1:12:27 into the movie, as the camera pans to Gavin on the ledge talking to Hollis, the sun is high casting only a partial shadow ton the gray building in the background. The camera then switches to just Hollis looking out of the window, and when it goes back to show Gavin again, the shadow on the gray building behind him covers it almost completely. But the next two times we see Gavin at the same spot the shadow moves back and forth, revealing that the scenes were shot earlier but cut in for the sake of the narrative.

Quotes
Gavin Nichols: [after Shana tells Gavin she and Joe are going to a new church that does missionary work in Uganda, that's against smoking, drinking, immodest dress for women and secular music]
[scoffs]
Gavin Nichols: Jesus Christ. Restrings your guitar one day, stops you from playing it the next.
Shana Harris: You're so flippant, aren't you? You have no idea what it's like to lose everything and to try and put it all back together again.

Connections
Featured in Conan: An Atheist Named Faith (2011)

Soundtracks
Everything
Written by Nathan Barr and Lisbeth Scott
Performed by Lisbeth Scott

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Featured review

9/10

Challenging and Thought Provoking

I saw a preview of The Ledge two months ago and instantly thought it is the beginning of a whole new genre of film that gets away from the cliché world of most films. It explores nuances of life, ethics, love and religion that are not easily classified. While it is a thriller, it is also much more. If you are not thinking about this movie for days or weeks after, you probably weren't watching. I challenge you to put yourself into each of the characters and recognize how powerful world views can influence decisions and behavior. Of all the characters, I thought the policeman and his life dilemma was most compelling. It seems to tie the whole movie together. I think the final scene of the movie was a little weak and may have actually detracted from the overall effect. I would have done the ending a little different but it is a small quibble over a great viewing experience but that is why it gets a 9 instead of a full 10. The fact that I am writing this review two months after seeing the preview is testament to the impact it can have.