The Minus Man

1999·Movie
1h 51min·R

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The Minus Man fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Scare4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Ambiguity9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Keep your eyes open for anything too ordinary.

When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want him to be. Soon, as locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work in the sleepy hamlet.
Atmospheric MysteryPsychological ThrillerBleakQuietly DisturbingCharacter-DrivenSmall Town CrimeMoral AmbiguityMisanthropic

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Questions about The Minus Man

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Where can I stream The Minus Man legally?

The Minus Man is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Minus Man worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Minus Man rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Minus Man?

1 h 51 min

The Minus Man runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Minus Man?

Critics57
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Minus Man much the same way.

What language is The Minus Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Minus Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Minus Man in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Minus Man use?

Affably EvilThe Bad Guy WinsEmpty ShellDead Star WalkingBartender ConfidantSanity SlippageWell-Intentioned ExtremistStepford SmilerPerfect PoisonBig FunCelebrity Cameo

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Minus Man, including Affably Evil, The Bad Guy Wins, Empty Shell.

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