Life on the Line(2016)
Life on the Line Synopsis
As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau Ginner is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Since that tragic day, he has raised his niece Bailey and risen to foreman of a lineman team. However, there is friction when Bailey's on-off boyfriend Duncan joins the crew, while another new recruit is hiding PTSD symptoms. Beau and his team are soon putting their lives at risk in a race to replace miles of power cables to keep the electrical grid running before the deadly lightning storm strikes. Based on a true story; this film is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.
Life on the Line (2016) is a drama, action and thriller film directed by David Hackl, released on November 18, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars John Travolta, Kate Bosworth, Devon Sawa and Julie Benz. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 241 ratings.
- Director:
- David Hackl
- Writers:
- Marvin Peart, Chad Dubea, Primo Brown
- Producers:
- Phillip Glasser, Marvin Peart
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Pearson
- Composer:
- Jeff Toyne
- Production:
- Lionsgate Premiere, Marro Films, Voltage Pictures, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Elite Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Life on the Line (2016) Trailer
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Life on the Line Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Travolta
as Beau Ginner
Kate Bosworth
as Bailey Ginner
Devon Sawa
as Duncan
Julie Benz
as Carline
Ryan Robbins
as Eugene
Matt Bellefleur
as Ron
Gil Bellows
as Pok' Chop
Reese Alexander
as Russell
Stuart Stone
as Hunter
Sharon Stone
as Duncan's Mama
Ty Olsson
as Danny Ginner
Louis Ferreira
as Mr. Fontaine
Key crew
Directed by David Hackl, written by Marvin Peart, Chad Dubea and Primo Brown, produced by Phillip Glasser and Marvin Peart.
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Life on the Line Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 241 ratings.
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Life on the Line – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life on the Line online?
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Life on the Line (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life on the Line?
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The main cast of Life on the Line (2016) includes John Travolta, Kate Bosworth, Devon Sawa, Julie Benz and Ryan Robbins. The film was directed by David Hackl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life on the Line released?
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Life on the Line was released on November 18, 2016 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Life on the Line worth watching?
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Life on the Line (2016) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 241 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life on the Line?
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Yes. The official Life on the Line trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.