Streaming Man on Fire: Where and How to Watch It

After watching The Equalizer 3, you may be interested in revisiting Man on Fire. Find out where to stream it and enjoy the powerful performances of Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, who reunited in The Equalizer 3 nearly two decades later. The film follows a gripping tale of revenge after a pivotal figure goes missing.

Adapted from the novel, the movie was directed by Tony Scott, known for Top Gun and True Romance, and earned $130 million at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews. With The Equalizer 3 now available on Netflix, it's the perfect time to binge-watch Washington in action. Here's everything we know about streaming Man on Fire.

How to watch Man on Fire on streaming

Man on Fire is currently available to stream on Max in the US.

In the UK, it’s streaming on Netflix and Disney+. As well as these two streaming options, viewers can also rent Man on Fire from Prime Video and other platforms.

What’s Man on Fire about?

Denzel Washington stars in Man on Fire as an ex-CIA officer tasked with protecting a wealthy businessman's young daughter (Dakota Fanning). The official synopsis describes the film as set in Mexico City, where Creasy reluctantly takes on the role of bodyguard for the 9-year-old girl in a city plagued by kidnappings.

Watch the official trailer for Man on Fire below to see Creasy's relentless pursuit of vengeance after a young girl is kidnapped by a bloodthirsty gunman.

Is Man on Fire Denzel Washington and Tony Scott’s first film?

No. The actor and director pair have now worked together for a total of five films, including Man on Fire.

Their first film collaboration was Crimson Tide in 1995, followed by the popular Man on Fire in 2004. The duo quickly continued with 2006’s Deja Vu and 2009’s The Taking of Pelham 123, with their final film being 2010’s Unstoppable. Washington is the leading man in all five movies.

Man on Fire is currently available to stream now.

You can catch up with what we think the best 10 Denzel Washington movies are here, as well as everything we know about The Equalizer franchise.

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Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Denzel Washington and Tony Scott's collaboration, I was thrilled to learn that "Man on Fire" is available for streaming on various platforms. The intense action and gripping performances of Washington and Dakota Fanning make this movie a must-watch for fans of the genre. The film's exploration of revenge and the lengths one will go to protect those they care about is both thought-provoking and emotionally charged.

The chemistry between Washington and Fanning is undeniable, and their performances elevate the film to new heights. Washington's portrayal of a former CIA officer turned bodyguard is both stoic and vulnerable, while Fanning brings a remarkable depth to her role as the young girl caught in a dangerous situation. The film's action sequences are expertly crafted, and the cinematography captures the gritty atmosphere of Mexico City beautifully.