Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- earnest
- melodramatic
- disaster movie night
- action drama marathon
What critics said
Critics overwhelmingly regarded the film as a weakly written, formulaic action drama with little emotional or cinematic vitality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Beau and the linemen risk their lives repairing high-voltage power lines so their Texas community remains connected.
Beau is haunted by his brother's electrocution and channels that fear into protecting Bailey and opposing her plans.
The brewing tempest brings Beau and Duncan into a life-threatening mission despite their hostility toward one another.
The linemen work hundreds of feet above the ground on wires carrying up to 500,000 volts.
Films like Life on the Line, and why
The Guardian
Shared focus on dangerous infrastructure workers, blue-collar heroism, family bonds, and disaster-driven action.
Only the Brave
Shared themes of occupational risk, mentorship, sacrifice, and emotionally direct action drama.
The Perfect Storm
Shared storm-disaster premise, community survival stakes, and conventional action-thriller energy.
Ladder 49
Shared emphasis on working-class solidarity, hazardous labor, and personal redemption within a disaster narrative.
Movie Details
- Director
- David Hackl
- Release Date
- 2016-11-18
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (241)
Cast
- John Travolta
- Kate Bosworth
- Devon Sawa
- Julie Benz
- Ryan Robbins
- Matt Bellefleur
- Gil Bellows
- Reese Alexander
- Stuart Stone
- Sharon Stone
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Life on the Line about?
- A haunted Texas lineman must reconcile protective family loyalty with professional rivalry when a deadly storm threatens the community he serves.
- What is Life on the Line like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Life on the Line as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Life on the Line violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Life on the Line as moderate.
- What did critics think of Life on the Line?
- Critics overwhelmingly regarded the film as a weakly written, formulaic action drama with little emotional or cinematic vitality.
- Which films are like Life on the Line?
- Films with a similar feel include The Guardian, Only the Brave, The Perfect Storm, and Ladder 49.
- How long is Life on the Line?
- Life on the Line runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Life on the Line?
- In United States, Life on the Line streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
