Life on the Line

Life on the Line follows Beau Ginner, a high-voltage power lineman in Texas who manages a crew tasked with maintaining the electrical grid. Haunted by the death of his brother, Beau has raised his orphaned niece, Bailey. Tensions arise when Bailey's partner, Duncan, joins the dangerous work crew. As a massive electrical storm approaches, the team must risk their lives to repair power cables and prevent a widespread blackout, forcing Beau to collaborate with Duncan under extreme pressure.

The film was directed by David Hackl, marking his third feature following Saw V and Into the Grizzly Maze. The movie stars John Travolta as Beau Ginner, with Kate Bosworth as Bailey and Devon Sawa as Duncan. Other cast members include Julie Benz, Ryan Robbins, and Matt Bellefleur. The production involved Grindstone Entertainment Group, Voltage Pictures, Marro Films, and Lionsgate Premiere, with a screenplay written by Peter I. Horton, Primo Brown, and Marvin Peart.

Audience reception on TMDB is moderate, with a rating of 5.8/10 based on 241 votes. This is notably higher than the score from film critics, who gave the movie a 2.6/10 based on 15 reviews.