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How to Be a Man

2013Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A melancholic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Story

When former comedian Mark McCarthy is faced with a rare form of cancer, he hires a young, impressionable cameraman to document his crude and comical lessons on what it means to be a man for his unborn son.

Feels like

  • Cancer Drama
  • Dark Comedy
  • Fatherhood Lessons
  • Facing Mortality
  • Emotional & Raw
  • Manhood Exploration
  • Docu-Style Narrative
  • Poignant & Humorous
  • Heartfelt Advice

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Chadd Harbold
Written by
Gavin McInnes, Chadd Harbold, Bryan Gaynor
Produced by
Terry Leonard
Music by
Michael James Onufrak

Everyone

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Facts

August 10, 2013 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language, Suicide Themes

Released
August 10, 2013
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream How to Be a Man?"

Questions about How to Be a Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream How to Be a Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy How to Be a Man from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is How to Be a Man worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Will How to Be a Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is How to Be a Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.