Man on Fire is a crime thriller film directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning and Christopher Walken. The film is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name, based on the novel by A.J. Quinnell.
The story follows John Creasy (Denzel Washington), a former CIA agent and disillusioned mercenary who is hired as a bodyguard for a wealthy family in Mexico City. Creasy is ᴀssigned to protect Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning), the young daughter of the Ramos family.
Despite his initial reluctance and emotional detachment, Creasy forms a deep bond with Pita, who brings a sense of purpose and healing to his troubled life.
When Pita is kidnapped in a brutal kidnapping plot, Creasy is devastated. Driven by a desire for revenge and fueled by his own guilt, he embarks on a relentless quest to track down those responsible and rescue Pita. As he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit, Creasy’s quest for justice becomes increasingly violent and personal.