As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau (John Travolta, PULP FICTION) is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Bailey (Kate Bosworth, SUPERMAN RETURNS), the niece Beau helped raise, has a secret she needs to share with her boyfriend, Duncan. But he and Beau's brave team are racing to replace miles of power cables before the tempest strikes. Also starring Sharon Stone, LIFE ON THE LINE is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.