The Ledge

The Ledge

One life. One chance. One step.

R 2011 · 101 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Thriller

A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.

Directed by Matthew Chapman · Written by Matthew Chapman

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