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Man on the Roof

1976Movie1 h 48 min

Thriller
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–87%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–87%

Summary

When an inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by Detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of misconduct and possibly revenge.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Bo Widerberg
Written by
Per Wahlöö, Bo Widerberg, Maj Sjöwall
Produced by
Per Berglund
Music by
Björn J:son Lindh

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 1976 · 1 h 48 min · Violence

Released
October 1, 1976
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Action, Crime
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Budget
$480,000
Box office
$1 million
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Man on the Roof?"

Questions about Man on the Roof

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man on the Roof?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Man on the Roof worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Will I feel good after watching Man on the Roof?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Man on the Roof scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Man on the Roof in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.