Tony Scott’s fierce revenge thriller about a burnt-out bodyguard who tears through a kidnapping ring to save a little girl was filmed in Mexico City – whose sprawling streets give the film its raw, sunbaked intensity.
Where was Man on Fire filmed?
Man on Fire was filmed in and around Mexico City, Mexico.
Every Man on Fire location, explained
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The kidnapping – Mexico City
The abduction and rescue used the streets of Mexico City.
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The historic centre
Key scenes used the Centro Histórico and Coyoacán.
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The wider country
Some scenes used towns in the state of Puebla.
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The border – Ciudad Juárez
The film also used Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, Texas.
Planning a visit
Mexico City – the film’s raw, vivid setting – is a vast, accessible capital.
Man on Fire Fun Facts
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Filmed in Mexico City The revenge thriller used the streets of Mexico City.
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A Tony Scott film Its frenetic style is pure Tony Scott.
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Based on a novel It adapts A.J. Quinnell’s novel.
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Denzel as Creasy Denzel Washington plays the burnt-out bodyguard.
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A protective bond The heart of the film is Creasy’s bond with the girl he guards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Man on Fire filmed?
In and around Mexico City, Mexico.
Is it set in Mexico City?
Yes – the kidnapping story unfolds in Mexico City.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Mexico City is accessible.
Who directed it?
Tony Scott.
Who stars in it?
Denzel Washington.
