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Man-Thing

2005Movie1 h 37 minR

23
TerribleGoodWatch score
23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Summary

Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

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Directed by
Brett Leonard
Written by
Hans Rodionoff
Music by
Roger Mason

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Facts

April 21, 2005 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
April 21, 2005
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Horror, Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Title Drop, What Happened to the Mouse?, Adaptation Origin Connection +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Man-Thing?"

Questions about Man-Thing

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Where can I stream Man-Thing?

In the United States, Man-Thing streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Man-Thing worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 4.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 14%). Audiences rate it higher (28 out of 100) than critics (14).

Will Man-Thing scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is Man-Thing good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 1 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Man-Thing a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 22% of its budget.

What tropes does Man-Thing use?

Title DropWhat Happened to the Mouse?Adaptation Origin ConnectionAntagonist TitleHollywood DarknessDarkness Equals DeathOoh, Me Accent's SlippingBlood-Splattered InnocentsTwo First NamesCanon ForeignerFlipping the BirdGaia's Vengeanceand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Title Drop, What Happened to the Mouse?, and Adaptation Origin Connection.