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The Man Without a Face

1993·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
66
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true.

Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.
Disfigured RecluseSmall-Town PrejudiceUnlikely FriendshipComing-of-AgeGuilt and RedemptionMisunderstood OutsiderSocial CommentaryMelancholy Tone

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Where can I stream The Man Without a Face legally?

The Man Without a Face is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man Without a Face worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Without a Face rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Man Without a Face?

1 h 55 min

The Man Without a Face runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man Without a Face?

Critics65
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Man Without a Face much the same way.

Was The Man Without a Face a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$37 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is The Man Without a Face in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man Without a Face?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man Without a Face in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.