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The Man I Love

2027Movie1 h 35 min

DramaRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes93%–

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about show business and the mind, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

In late 1980s New York, a theater artist living with AIDS takes on one possibly last great role.

Feels like

  • Tragic Romance
  • Showbiz Drama
  • AIDS Crisis Era
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Musical Biopic Elements
  • Queer Narrative
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Powerful Performance
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Ira Sachs
Written by
Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Produced by
Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Saïd Ben Saïd
Music by
Paul Hsu

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Facts

January 27, 2027 · 1 h 35 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 27, 2027
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France

Tropes

Scarpia Ultimatum, Bittersweet Ending, Did I Mention It's Christmas? +9

  • Scarpia Ultimatum
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Did I Mention It's Christmas?
  • Got Me Doing It
  • But Now I Must Go
  • Meet Cute
  • Could Say It, But...
  • Promotion to Parent
  • Number Two
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • It's All My Fault
  • Crusading Widow

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Man I Love worth watching?"

Questions about The Man I Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man I Love worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Is The Man I Love good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Man I Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Man I Love use?

Scarpia UltimatumBittersweet EndingDid I Mention It's Christmas?Got Me Doing ItBut Now I Must GoMeet CuteCould Say It, But...Promotion to ParentNumber TwoEstablishing Character MomentIt's All My FaultCrusading Widowand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Scarpia Ultimatum, Bittersweet Ending, and Did I Mention It's Christmas?.